Real fossil? Identification?

[annmo]

Hello everyone,

I bought this dinosaur tooth as a gift for my boyfriend, however I would really like your help since I have no idea about fossils.

Can you help me identify this tooth and figure out whether it is real?

 

The description says that is an Afrovanator abakensis tooth from Agadez, Niger (Tiouraren Formation).

Thank you

 

 

 

[Fossildude19]

It's real, but I can't help with ID. Maybe one of the dino collectors will weigh in.

[North]

Yes. Looks to be real theropod dinosaur tooth.

 

But it might be too partial to figure proper id. It looks that serrations on a back seem too worn for count.

Are you able to see any serrations/sharp edge on front side of the tooth, or able to post close up picture?

 

 

[Moth.11]

Real reptile ( theropod?) tooth 

Edited December 12, 2024 by Moth.11

[Philip Rutter 2]

Absolutely real; too many details to be faked.  Even an expert counterfeiter with a state-of-the-art 3D printer couldn't do it; and additionally wouldn't be producing a partial tooth with that equipment.  Identity is always iffy, and not as important as sometimes implied- yes, it was approximately that dinosaur - and based on the geology where it was collected - that old.  That's really a great plenty to hold in your hand.  :-)  

Edited December 12, 2024 by Philip Rutter 2

[jpc]

real.  This is typical of the preservation for the Tiouraren Fm.  Afrovenator is found in this formation, so it could be that.  But there are people on this forum who know Niger dinosaurs better than I do.  

Edited December 12, 2024 by jpc

[Kohler Palaeontology]

Welcome to the forum from Australia! 

I'm just adding to the pile of replies with the same answer, but yes, it definitely is real. I can't help with the ID, but as some other members stated, can you see any serrated edges on it? If so, taking a photo of them (if you can) with a ruler would be helpful. 

 

[rocket]

Real, Niger, Theropode... Afrovenator should be the best candidate, but it is hard to say "yes" when it is incomplete.

But it is a nice one. The Niger-Theropods are very interesting