rcranch Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Went to a new (for me) creek today that feeds into the NSR. Was about to give up, had not found anything, when this pops up? I first thought that it was a mosasaur jaw bone with a big tooth in it and then after I retrieved it I realized this was no normal mosasaur tooth? I have found teeth before and they are slightly curved and this is completely straight. I could not find anything similar on the Web but I suspect this could be a turtle claw (not sure the official nomenclature)? It is about 2 inches long and 3/4 inch diameter at the base. Any thoughts on this one? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramo Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 X-fish Nice!!! For one species to mourn the death of another is a new thing under the sun. -Aldo Leopold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Sweet tooth! 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...
Ramo Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 It's a premaxilla. Unbelievable that the tooth is undamaged. Even when they are found in-situ the teeth are often broken. That is an amazing find. For one species to mourn the death of another is a new thing under the sun. -Aldo Leopold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believerjoe Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Yes. Xiphactinus and nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believerjoe Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I would look around a little harder in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Great find! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David E. Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Holy smokes that's a nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiphactinus Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Wow! That’s a beautiful xiphactinus premax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoRon Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Awesome find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcranch Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Thanks to everyone for the help in identifying this tooth. I looked the X-fish up on the Web and that was one mean looking fish. This had to be a big one with this size tooth. I will get back out there soon and see if more turns up in this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimTexan Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 That is an awesome find. Very cool. So far I have only found small shark teeth out there. One of these days I’ll find a tooth out there. It’s just a matter of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facehugger Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Beautiful jaw fragment! Moderately jealous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paciphacops Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Awesome find! I imagine it would be difficult to carry that through airport security. "Don't force it, just use a bigger hammer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Amateur Paleontologist Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Nice find! I really hope there's more of that Xiphactinus in the area where your specimen was found -Christian Opalised fossils are the best: a wonderful mix between paleontology and mineralogy! Q. Where do dinosaurs study? A. At Khaan Academy!... My ResearchGate profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Wow! Almost looks too good to be true. One amazing find congrats. North Central Texas Eagle Ford Group / Ozan Formation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharko69 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Holy smokes! That is a beautiful tooth! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrodB Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Killer X-Fish tooth. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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