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2.4" Fossil Tyrannosaur (Nanotyrannus) Caudal Vertebra - Montana
This is a 2.4" long caudal vertebra from the tyrannosaur, Nanotyrannus, collected from the Hell Creek Formation of Custer County, Montana. It was found in May of 2013 by Bryan Clark. Only about 40% of the centrum was present when collected, with the rest having been restored.
True Tyrannosaurus rex and Nanotyrannus material is some of the most sought after and collectable fossil material out there. Comes with a display stand to assist with presentation.
True Tyrannosaurus rex and Nanotyrannus material is some of the most sought after and collectable fossil material out there. Comes with a display stand to assist with presentation.
About Nanotyrannus
Nanotyrannus is a controversial theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of North America, known from a small number of fossils including the famous skull “Jane.” It was a relatively small, lightly built predator—about 15–20 feet long—with long legs, a narrow snout, and sharp teeth, suggesting speed and agility compared to the massive Tyrannosaurus rex. What makes Nanotyrannus especially intriguing is the debate over whether it represents a distinct genus or is simply a juvenile T. rex, with differences in skull shape, tooth count, and bone structure fueling ongoing discussion among paleontologists.
Nanotyrannus is a controversial theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of North America, known from a small number of fossils including the famous skull “Jane.” It was a relatively small, lightly built predator—about 15–20 feet long—with long legs, a narrow snout, and sharp teeth, suggesting speed and agility compared to the massive Tyrannosaurus rex. What makes Nanotyrannus especially intriguing is the debate over whether it represents a distinct genus or is simply a juvenile T. rex, with differences in skull shape, tooth count, and bone structure fueling ongoing discussion among paleontologists.
The Hell Creek Formation
Renowned for both its age and rich sedimentary layers, the Hell Creek Formation is one of the most intensively studied fossil-bearing regions on Earth. To date, scientists have documented 158 genera of animals and 64 genera of plants from its rocks, with new finds emerging regularly. Beyond iconic dinosaurs such as tyrannosaurs, ceratopsians, and hadrosaurs, the formation has produced an extraordinary array of life, including amphibians, reptiles, lizards, snakes, turtles, fish, sharks, birds, and early mammals. Together, these fossils provide the most complete picture of the ecosystems that thrived just before the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event.
Renowned for both its age and rich sedimentary layers, the Hell Creek Formation is one of the most intensively studied fossil-bearing regions on Earth. To date, scientists have documented 158 genera of animals and 64 genera of plants from its rocks, with new finds emerging regularly. Beyond iconic dinosaurs such as tyrannosaurs, ceratopsians, and hadrosaurs, the formation has produced an extraordinary array of life, including amphibians, reptiles, lizards, snakes, turtles, fish, sharks, birds, and early mammals. Together, these fossils provide the most complete picture of the ecosystems that thrived just before the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event.
$675
SPECIES
Nanotyrannus sp.
LOCATION
Custer County, Montana
FORMATION
Hell Creek Formation
SIZE
2.4 x 1.9 x 1.2"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#353275
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