Myrtle beach- bone with interesting definition

[PSchleis]

Myrtle beach, 2022

 

2 inches long.

 

I don’t usually try to identify bone that I pick up since they are just fragments. But this piece has a very clear channel running through it. It’s hard to photograph that channel well but it’s in the first photo. The channel runs the entire length of the piece then fades out toward the end.

 

Including pictures of both sides and from the thick end on.

 

Is this piece recognizable to anyone?

Thank you!

 

Edited January 27, 2022 by PSchleis

[Fossildude19]

This looks like a badly worn pectoral or dorsal spine from a fish - possibly some sort of catfish.

[PSchleis]

24 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said:

This looks like a badly worn pectoral or dorsal spine from a fish - possibly some sort of catfish.

Yes, I think I can see that. Thanks. Definitely badly worn!

[Fossiljones]

I’m seeing a frag of horse tooth.  The last pic looks like there are enamel ridges on the end, but it’s not in focus.

 

[PSchleis]

2 hours ago, Fossiljones said:

I’m seeing a frag of horse tooth.  The last pic looks like there are enamel ridges on the end, but it’s not in focus.

 

Son of a gun. I think you are right. It is hard for me to show but there is definitely a curl of enamel on the tip! Great eye. Would also explain why the outside is not textured like other catfish spine the kind folks here have identified for me.

Edited January 27, 2022 by PSchleis