Per Christian Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Hi all. It seems I'm spamming the forum these days.. I came across this suchomimus tooth, and I'm aware many are in fact croc teeth. Does anyone here know whether this is suchomimus or crocodile? Link to post Share on other sites
Praefectus Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 It kinda looks like that tooth has serrations. That would indicate Suchomimus, but I'm not 100% sure. @Troodon @Haravex Link to post Share on other sites
Haravex Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I would lean towards sucho but honestly need to see the base profile as all the enamel has been worn away by the sand. Link to post Share on other sites
Per Christian Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 54 minutes ago, Haravex said: I would lean towards sucho but honestly need to see the base profile as all the enamel has been worn away by the sand. Thanks, I'll inquire about a base profile picture Link to post Share on other sites
Troodon Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 It does look like a Suchomimus but its poor preservation has key characteristics for identification lacking such as serrations and texture. The longitudinal fluting is however present. Has the seller provided you formation and location where it was found? Link to post Share on other sites
Per Christian Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Troodon said: It does look like a Suchomimus but its poor preservation has key characteristics for identification lacking such as serrations and texture. The longitudinal fluting is however present. Has the seller provided you formation and location where it was found? Elrhaz formation, Gadoufaoua, Republic of Niger. Sorry for not providing that in the first place Link to post Share on other sites
Anomotodon Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 This is my tooth, it is definitely a Suchomimus. Here are some more pics - serrations are worn, but noticeable on both carinae. Link to post Share on other sites
Per Christian Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 Hi all, here is a suchomimus tooth from Niger, it's been posted before: But now I'm wondering if this tooth has a partial root. Are these pictures good enough for anyone to see it properly? I'm pretty sure it is because it expands on the bottom 1/3 and the carinae on the front ends before it reaches the bottom Link to post Share on other sites
JohnJ Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 39 minutes ago, Per Christian said: it's been posted before: Merged wirh previous topic. Please keep the discussion of the same item in the same topic. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Troodon Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 The mesial carina typically goes down to the cervix on these teeth so that would be the transition to the root. The preservation will make it difficult to make an exact call Link to post Share on other sites
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