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1-2" Fossil Mosasaur Teeth In Rock - Morocco
These are authentic, fossil Mosasaur teeth from the Late Cretaceous (about 70 Million Years) phosphate deposits of Morocco. The teeth vary in size between 1-2" long but the majority are over 1 1/2". Nearly all of the teeth are of the genus Prognathodon, though there maybe some other species mixed in.
When they were prepared they were left partially embedded in the rock they were found in. Most have minor imperfections such as worn tips, repaired cracks or some missing enamel. The photos are representative of the teeth you will receive but don't picture the exact ones. We have larger, higher quality teeth for sale photographed individually here.
When they were prepared they were left partially embedded in the rock they were found in. Most have minor imperfections such as worn tips, repaired cracks or some missing enamel. The photos are representative of the teeth you will receive but don't picture the exact ones. We have larger, higher quality teeth for sale photographed individually here.
About Mosasaurs
Mosasaurs were large, carnivorous marine reptiles that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period, approximately 90 to 66 million years ago. Though often mistaken for dinosaurs, they were actually more closely related to modern monitor lizards, including the Komodo dragon. Over time, their ancestors transitioned from land to sea, evolving paddle-like flippers, streamlined bodies, and powerful tails that made them highly efficient swimmers. Some species developed crescent-shaped, shark-like tail fins that allowed for strong, sustained propulsion through open water. Sizes varied widely, with many species measuring 20 to 30 feet long, while the largest—such as Mosasaurus hoffmannii—may have exceeded 50 feet in length.
As apex predators, mosasaurs occupied the top of the marine food chain. Their long jaws were lined with sharp, conical teeth ideal for gripping slippery prey, and fossil evidence shows they fed on fish, sharks, ammonites, seabirds, and even other mosasaurs. Despite their fully aquatic lifestyle, mosasaurs were air-breathing reptiles and had to surface regularly, much like modern whales. They thrived in oceans around the world until the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event 66 million years ago, which wiped out the dinosaurs and many marine reptiles, bringing the age of mosasaurs to an end.
Mosasaurs were large, carnivorous marine reptiles that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period, approximately 90 to 66 million years ago. Though often mistaken for dinosaurs, they were actually more closely related to modern monitor lizards, including the Komodo dragon. Over time, their ancestors transitioned from land to sea, evolving paddle-like flippers, streamlined bodies, and powerful tails that made them highly efficient swimmers. Some species developed crescent-shaped, shark-like tail fins that allowed for strong, sustained propulsion through open water. Sizes varied widely, with many species measuring 20 to 30 feet long, while the largest—such as Mosasaurus hoffmannii—may have exceeded 50 feet in length.
As apex predators, mosasaurs occupied the top of the marine food chain. Their long jaws were lined with sharp, conical teeth ideal for gripping slippery prey, and fossil evidence shows they fed on fish, sharks, ammonites, seabirds, and even other mosasaurs. Despite their fully aquatic lifestyle, mosasaurs were air-breathing reptiles and had to surface regularly, much like modern whales. They thrived in oceans around the world until the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event 66 million years ago, which wiped out the dinosaurs and many marine reptiles, bringing the age of mosasaurs to an end.
$9 $7
Quantity Discounts
3 to 9 Pieces
$7 $5.75
10+ Pieces
$6 $5.50
FOSSIL TYPE
Mosasaur Tooth
SPECIES
Mostly Prognathodon
AGE
Late Cretaceous (~70 Million Years)
LOCATION
Oulad Abdoun Basin, Morocco
TOOTH SIZE
1-2" long
ROCK SIZE
Varies
PRODUCT ID
P-743
