Part of a tiny jaw from Grayson marl, can it be identified?

[Lone Hunter]

I have usually looked for the bigger things at this site but this time focused on the small and in a different area.  Didn't even realize what this was until I got home and put on my glasses and went through things,  it's not in the best shape but hopefully someone can make out what it is. This was in Grayson marl Washita group.

Edited November 20, 2021 by Lone Hunter

[jikohr]

Looks like a pharyngeal jaw from a small fish.

[Rockwood]

I don't see it.

[Lone Hunter]

I think your sleep posting 

[Rockwood]

1 hour ago, Lone Hunter said:

I think your sleep posting 

 Nope. I rechecked after a cup of coffee.

That's covered with sand, whatever it is, so, I don't see it. 

[Lone Hunter]

Cleaned up a little.

[BobWill]

It's an intriguing piece buy all I can make out is 2 or 3 "somethings" sticking out of "something." The 2 that are close together have similar shapes, with some differences like size and orientation, yet they could just as well be in matrix as they could be in bone. The images are not clear enough to tell for certain what is holding the parts together.

[erose]

I can see this possibly being a jaw segment as you suggest.  But as others have said it is rather scrappy and still covered in sandy matrix.  I have boxes of small "jaw" fragments that have eluded identification. I keep them because sooner or later (or maybe never) I will either find a more complete specimen or a better reference paper or book will show up.