Moroccan Fossil Tooth Id

[gen]

Hello everyone,

I need some help identifying this fossil tooth from Morocco.

Its about an inch long, and has serrations on a ridge on the reverse side. There is also a ridge on the front side, but it does not appear to be serrated.

The fossil has a waxy smooth feel. Even the root seems a little waxy. This is quite strange because most other fossils I have seen from Morocco come across as somewhat sandy.

Any suggestions or input is appreciated!

I am able to upload clearer pictures if necessary.

Sincerely,

Jay

[DeepTimeIsotopes]

My guess is a dromaeosaur tooth. But to be certain wait around for the experts to arrive.

[Carcharodontosaurus]

Looks like a theropod tooth. Moroccan dinosaurs are common but not well described and according to Troodon, the tooth expert here, most of the teeth sold as dromaeosaur are more similar to abelisaur teeth than dromie. This appears to be one of those teeth.

The waxy feeling may indicate a coating, or possibly paint, as some Moroccan teeth are sometimes painted to look better.

[Troodon]

Agree with Carchardontosaurus the tooth looks worn and might have some repair which may give it that waxy feel. Without clear serrations on both the inside and outside edge it will be very difficult to ID. I do not believe its a dromaeosaur tooth to large and not recurved. The shape is a bit off for a Abelisaurid since its not compressed and the inside edge is not perpendicular to the base. I think the best you can say is that its a theropod indeterminate.

[gen]

Thanks for the input everyone! Hopefully the scientific knowledge about Moroccan theropods will increase in the future.

For now I suppose a conclusion that it is from an indeterminate theropod will have to suffice.

Sincerely,

Jay