nathan.dugan Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Hi all, Just wanted to ask around and see if anyone had an answer for this. I purchased this tooth, labeled as an extinct crocodile species - Crocodylus/Kentisuchus Spenceri. Upon doing some research, I find myself confused - Wikipedia says that this species has only been found in England, France & Ukraine. My specimen is from Morocco. If it isn’t the species I mentioned, what is it? Specimen is just over an inch long. Thanks, Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Croc, Probably Elosuchus cherifiensis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan.dugan Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Troodon said: Croc, Probably Elosuchus cherifiensis Thanks for the reply. How would one go about differentiating this from the rounded teeth of the mosasaur species prognathodon currii? They seem to look pretty similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 This crown is pretty bulbous having a very rounded tip not sure you see that on Mosasaurs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan.dugan Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Interestingly, this specimen claims to be from the Khouribga region of Morocco. My newfound understanding is that Elosuchus fossils have not been found in that area... Attached is a screenshot of the particular mosasaur species I mentioned. One of the rarer mosasaur fossils to find, but I understand that they’ve been found in the Khouribga region & not Kem-Kem, where one would be more likely to find the Elosuchus. It shares the round & blunt characteristics of my specimen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 You just indicated Morocco so I assumed Kem Kem. I think the morphology of the two is different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan.dugan Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, Troodon said: You just indicated Morocco so I assumed Kem Kem. I think the morphology of the two is different Yep, my bad, forgot to mention specifics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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