Morocco
Fish fossils from Morocco, North West Africa
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$265.00Schizorhiza stromeri (Weiler, 1930) Extinct Sawfish Oued Zem, Khourigba, Morocco, North Africa Upper Cretaceous Period - 80 Million Years Old Tooth 1 : 0.82 in. Tooth 2 : 0.72 in. Tooth 3 : 0.81 in. Tooth 4 : 0.75 in. Vertebra 1 : 1.82 in. diameter Vertebra 2 : 1.80 in. diameter Matrix : 6.76 x 4.35 in. 1 inch = 2.54 cm Here on the original matrix as they were found, is an incredibly uncommon association of Schizorhiza teeth and bones, teeth are showing their characteristic split root! These are from a much larger specimen that measures over 6.5 feet in length, pieces like this were found surrounding the larger piece already jacketed. Sawfish specimens from Schizorhiza are very uncommon and only rarely are found in the phosphate mines of Morocco, as the teeth and what are preserved of the bones are incredibly delicate. Learn More -
$245.00Schizorhiza stromeri (Weiler, 1930) Extinct Sawfish Oued Zem, Khourigba, Morocco, North Africa Upper Cretaceous Period - 80 Million Years Old Tooth 1 : 0.87 n. Tooth 2 : 0.62 n. Tooth 3 : 0.81 n. Tooth 4 : 0.88 n. Matrix : 6.82 x 4.69 in. 1 inch = 2.54 cm Here on the original matrix as they were found, is an incredibly uncommon association of Schizorhiza teeth, complete and showing their characteristic split root! As a curator for an unnamed natural history museum across the pond put it in Tucson 2016 - "That piece is very nice." These are from a much larger specimen that measures over 6.5 feet in length, pieces like this were found surrounding the larger piece already jacketed. Sawfish specimens from Schizorhiza are very uncommon and only rarely are found in the phosphate mines of Morocco, as the teeth and what are preserved of the bones are incredibly delicate. Learn More -
$75.00Schizorhiza stromeri (Weiler, 1930) Extinct Sawfish Oued Zem, Khourigba, Morocco, North Africa Upper Cretaceous Period - 80 Million Years Old Vertebra 1 : 2.05 in. diameter Vertebra 2 : 1.55 in. diameter Matrix : 6.76 x 4.35 in. 1 inch = 2.54 cm Here on the original matrix as they were found, is an incredibly uncommon association of Schizorhiza backbone vertebras. These are from a much larger specimen that measures over 6.5 feet in length, pieces like this were found surrounding the larger piece already jacketed. Learn More -
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Phacodus punctatus (Dixon, 1850) known as the "Ray Finned Fish" Ouled Bouali, Khourigba, Morocco, North Africa Upper Cretaceous Period - 99-65 Million Years Old Jaw : 1.6 x 0.9 in. length (1 inch = 2.54 cm) This specimen is presented as found in the original phosphate rich sandy matrix in the mines of Morocco. Learn More -
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Enchodus sp. (Extinct Fanged Boney Fish) Oued Zem, Khourigba, Morocco, North Africa Upper Cretaceous Period - 90 Million Years Old Enchodus Vertebra Length : 2.25 in. Matrix : 4.19 x 2.85 in. 1 inch = 2.54 cm A wonderful run of fish vertebra from what was most likely an Enchodus (prehstoric Saber Tooth Fish). Natural in matrix specimens like this are uncommon to find as most of these fossils have been reconstructed in some fashion. This specimen is guaranteed to be authentic and as found, then prepared. Learn More -
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Enchodus sp. (Extinct Fanged Boney Fish) Oued Zem, Khourigba, Morocco, North Africa Upper Cretaceous Period - 90 Million Years Old Enchodus Vertebra Length : 2.03 in. Matrix : 4.06 x 3.92 in. 1 inch = 2.54 cm A wonderful run of fish vertebra from what was most likely an Enchodus (prehstoric Saber Tooth Fish). Natural in matrix specimens like this are uncommon to find as most of these fossils have been reconstructed in some fashion. This specimen is guaranteed to be authentic and as found, then prepared. Learn More -
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Otodus obliquus + Fish bones (Enchodus) Oued Zem, Khourigba, Morocco, North Africa Upper Paleocene Period - 60 Million Years Old Otodus Tooth : 0.9 in. Matrix : 3.80 x 3.40 in. 1 inch = 2.54 cm A shark tooth (Otodus) resting amongst a bed of fish bones. Natural and no repair or restoration done to this specimen. Learn More -
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Enchodus sp. (Extinct Fanged Boney Fish) Oued Zem, Khourigba, Morocco, North Africa Upper Cretaceous Period - 90 Million Years Old Enchodus Vertebra Largest : 0.96 in. Matrix : 4.90 x 3.98 in. 1 inch = 2.54 cm A wonderful run of large fish vertebra from what was most likely an Enchodus (prehstoric Saber Tooth Fish) - an Enchodus tooth is peaking out of the backside of this piece. Natural in matrix specimens like this are uncommon to find as most of these fossils have been reconstructed in some fashion. This specimen is guaranteed to be authentic and as found, then prepared. Learn More -
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Enchodus sp. (Extinct Fanged Boney Fish) Oued Zem, Khourigba, Morocco, North Africa Upper Cretaceous Period - 90 Million Years Old Enchodus Vertebra Length : 1.87 in. Matrix : 4.10 x 2.96 in. 1 inch = 2.54 cm A wonderful run of fish vertebra that displays nicely from what was most likely an Enchodus (prehstoric Saber Tooth Fish). Natural in matrix specimens like this are uncommon to find as most of these fossils have been reconstructed in some fashion. This specimen is guaranteed to be authentic and as found, then prepared. Learn More -
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Enchodus sp. (Extinct Fanged Boney Fish) Oued Zem, Khourigba, Morocco, North Africa Upper Cretaceous Period - 90 Million Years Old Enchodus Vertebra Length : 1.68 in. Matrix : 3.60 x 2.99 in. 1 inch = 2.54 cm A wonderful run of fish vertebra that displays nicely from what was most likely an Enchodus (prehstoric Saber Tooth Fish). Natural in matrix specimens like this are uncommon to find as most of these fossils have been reconstructed in some fashion. This specimen is guaranteed to be authentic and as found, then prepared. Learn More
