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Unknown Jaw From Sulphur River


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Found in the north sulphur but was thinking mammal which would take us to Pleistocene. What does this belong to? I assumed tusks due to the length and direction.

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Fish seems likely, given the 'flakey' bone texture. Reptile is a possibility too.

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Could be a Protosphyraena partial jaw section because of the oval like tooth sockets, fish for sure---Tom

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The teeth are over 1/2 inch wide. Any guess as to the possible size? I never gave fish a chance because it seemed too large. There are two teeth and a smooth spot where a third one would be. Found three xiphactinus pieces in the same area, so maybe another trip is warranted there. Everything I find is river wash, but we will find more places in the near future. Our collection is growing with a few cool pieces. Thanks again to all that help me learn and I hope to help id things once I have more time under my belt.

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We have had good luck as of late finding interesting things. All of this comes from gravel bars that most don't have the patience for. I long to find something where it has been laying for quite some time.

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