Possible Vertebrae Tip

[100%Texan]

I've taken another canoe trip down Brazos and found a small fossil. On previous trips I've found a portion of a mammoth tibia (20 inches long) along with other bits and pieces.

The side showing has a long rise running length of tip. The back side is almost flat with a small raised area size of almond nut.

Based on size of tip, I'd say this was a big animal, mammoth or mastrodon. Anyone have a guess what this belongs to?

Edited February 21, 2013 by 100%Texan

[RichW9090]

From just that picture, I can imagine any one of dozens of bones it could be from. Sorry, the detail just isn't there to make a determination.

[100%Texan]

Thanks Rich,

What type of detail would you need see? Sorry can't supply the rest of the vertebrae....

Also thanks again on the equus comments.

[RichW9090]

Texan, the bone itself seems to be lacking any diagnostic detail. Sometimes a fragment of bone can only be said to be Large Mammal Indeterminate. Again, a problem with 2D photograps as well. Wish I could do better!

Edited February 22, 2013 by RichW9090