Snen Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hello everyone, I mounted this skull, but I'm not sure you have identified the species. I think it's Mosasaurus prognathodon, but I see a strong resemblance Eremiasaurus Heterodontus. What do you think? thank you Snen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Where is it from? Nice job, by the way. Might be worth investing in a stand for it. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snen Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hello Fossildude, it comes from khouribga morocco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 The most unique bone on mosasaur skulls are the quadrates. Luckily you have it on your skull. Except it's mounted backwards. I'm thinking you might have swapped the left and right quadrates and mounted them backwards. The little hook should be pointing backwards. The quadrate looks more like Eremiasaurus than Prognathodon. but I don't have enough experience to say that conclusively. Otherwise great mount and specimen! Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseth Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 The teeth do not look Prognathodon to me. Prognathodon teeth are typically a bit more flattened. These appear more cone-like. I would lean toward Eremiasaurus than Prognathodon, although I have not had as much experience with them as I have Prognathodon. _____________________________________ Seth www.fossilshack.com www.americanfossil.com www.fishdig.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Very nice! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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