April 20, 2022 Peace River small horse tooth for ID

[Sacha]

This small molar, which I'm assuming is to a smaller horse ancestor, measures 13mm by 23mm. I'm hoping Harry @Harry Pristis or Jack @Shellseeker can give me some additional info on it. The chewing surface looks like it's been polished down somewhat by the river.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Shellseeker]

John,

Congratulations on a very interesting tooth.. I found a tooth 2 years back in an area close to where I think you hunt...I sent a note to Richard Hulbert,  and he helped to help me understand what my tooth might be.  My tooth is in a good place.  I donated it to FLMNH...  It will be very interesting to keep in touch with your enlightenment of this find.   @digit should be equally interested.    

I was also out today and found a small lower horse tooth 22.6 x 12.5 mm,  but I am thinking Equus

 

[Shellseeker]

Here are photos of my tooth for comparison.

[Sacha]

I'll send the pictures to Richard and see if he is interested. Thanks for the linked thread. When I look at the biting surface of horse teeth, my eyes cross and my brain shuts down. I envy your ability to segregate based on those patturns.

[Sacha]

Jack @Shellseeker, here is Richard's put on this tooth. I'll set it aside for the next time I'm up in Gainesville so he can take a look.

 

It is a bit difficult to make out the details of the tooth, as there is hardy any difference in color between the enamel and dentine. As best as I can tell from the image this appears to be a highly worn and possibly somewhat pathologic Equus lower molar or more likely premolar. If that is the case, this is not of very high interest in terms of a donation. It is something that can wait until I have the chance to visit your collection in person.