ARCHIVED: Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Caudal Vertebra 260mm

ARCHIVED: Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Caudal Vertebra 260mmA striking 260mm Carcharodontosaurus saharicus dinosaur vertebra, noted as the North African Tyrannosaurus rex for its formidable size. Unearthed from the Late Cretaceous landscapes of Northern Africa, this exotic theropod was recognised for its immense stature and formidable predatory prowess. Inhabiting the Continental Intercalaire, Carcharodontosaurus saharicus boasted a robust build, serrated teeth, and a commanding presence, playing a crucial

A striking 260mm Carcharodontosaurus saharicus dinosaur vertebra, noted as the North African Tyrannosaurus rex for its formidable size. Unearthed from the Late Cretaceous landscapes of Northern Africa, this exotic theropod was recognised for its immense stature and formidable predatory prowess. Inhabiting the Continental Intercalaire, Carcharodontosaurus saharicus boasted a robust build, serrated teeth, and a commanding presence, playing a crucial role in the diverse ecosystem of large theropods during the Late Cretaceous.

A wonderful example of a Carcharodontosaurus saharicus vertebra, stabilised and consolidated for posterity, exposing both the spinous and transverse areas that present great detail of both the specimen and the fossilisation process it has endured for up to 112 million years. Overall this is a fine example of a Carcharodontosaurus caudal vertebra, now&nbsp;</span>transformed into a unique accent, presented on THE FOSSIL STORE™ AES brass stand series.

STAT

Order: Saurischia / Family: Carcharodontosauridae.
Genus: Carcharodontosaurus Saharicus.
Size: One of the largest theropods, estimates suggest 30 to 40 feet.
Age: Late Jurassic, Cretaceous, 112,000,000 to 89,000,000 years.
Habitat: North Africa, particularly in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Niger.
Origin: Red-beds, Tegana formation, Continental Intercalaire, S.E.Morocco.
Diet: Carnivorous, preyed on large herbivores; Paralititan & Ouranosaurus.
Teeth: Large, serrated teeth, adapted for tearing through flesh.
Class: Carcharodontosauridae; related to Giganotosaurus and Tyrannotitan.
Character: Robust, powerful build, predatory lifestyle, apex predator.
Physiology: Muscular, powerful hind limbs, short arms, three-fingered hands.
Family Members: Velociraptor, Deinonychus, Utahraptor, Microraptor.
Evolution: Lineage of theropods, one of the most iconic predators in Earth's history.
Discovery: 1927 by Ernst Stromer based on fossils found in Egypt.
Extinction: Catastrophic environmental disruption or asteroid impact.

CM / Vertebra: H: 26 CM / W: 9 CM / D: 8.2 CM.
CM / In stand: H:16.5 CM / W: 8.2 CM / D: 8.7 CM / KG: 1.114