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Can anyone identify the exact species for the tyrannosaur tooth fragment?


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I bought this partial .72" Tyrannosaur tooth that was found in the Two Medicine Formation in Montana, dated about 70 million years old. The seller decided it could be either a Gorgosaurus, Albertosaurus, or Daspletosaurus, but couldn't find out. So I was wondering, do you know the exact species for this tooth? Thanks.

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Close to impossible to say which tyrannosaur it's from. It's from one of the three you listed, that's for sure. If I were you, I would label it as just a tyrannosaur tooth from two medicine formation. It's a nice tooth, enjoy!

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Unfortunately studies have shown that there are no characteristics to consistently differentiate between the three Tyrannosaurs in the Two Medicine Formation for teeth under 3 inches. The same is true for teeth from the Judith River Formation in Montana and those from Canadian deposits.

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http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/57316-can-you-identify-tyrannosaur-teeth-from-north-america/

Like Runner64 said the ID for this type of tooth should simply be Tyrannosaur more specifically Tyrannosaurid indet.

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oh wow, thanks for the advice

If you're a fossil nut from Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Redondo Beach, or Torrance, feel free to shoot me a PM!

 

 

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