PalaeoArt Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Hi everyone. Would love some help identifying this mammal tooth I found today in creek of Peace River, Florida. The crown is 2cm across and 1.5cm wide. Attached is a composite photo. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I vote for bear molar. The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBOB Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Looks like a coyote molar but that bear molar looks similar too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDudeCO Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Ridges are too high for bear I think. @Harry Pristis might be able to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calhounensis Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Reminds me of a tapir premolar. I don't have the reference material in front of me right now to check. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalaeoArt Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Thanks calhounensis. I think you may have struck gold on that one. Upper Tapir Premolar. There is some reference material on this link below which is a very similar debate. I've added another photo comparing directly this molar with the other two examples listed. Although there are some differences through wear, this does have the right unique shape and size. Mine is the top image of the three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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