1.3" Pterosaur Coloborhynchus Fossil Tooth Upper Cretaceous Morocco COA & Display

Location: Kem Kem Basin, Morocco 

Weight: 0.3 Ounces 

Dimension: 1.3 Inches Long, 0.3 Inches Wide

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Upper Cretaceous 96 Million Years Old

 Name: Pterosaur

Type: Carnivore

Size: 10 to 12 meters in length

Pterosaurs, members of the extinct group Pterosauria, were remarkable flying reptiles that thrived throughout the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods of the Mesozoic Era (228–66 million years ago). They are recognized as the earliest vertebrates capable of powered flight, setting the stage for later aerial evolution in birds and other animals.

The wings of pterosaurs were formed by a membrane of skin, muscle, and connective tissue stretching from the hind limbs to an elongated fourth finger, allowing efficient gliding and active flight. Early pterosaur species had long, fully-toothed jaws and extended tails, while later species evolved short tails and, in some cases, toothless beaks, reflecting dietary adaptations and improved flight mechanics.

Pterosaur skeletons were highly specialized for flight. Their hollow, air-filled bones reduced weight while maintaining strength, thin bone walls increased flexibility, and a large keeled breastbone anchored powerful flight muscles. An enlarged brain coordinated complex aerial behaviors, making pterosaurs highly efficient hunters and agile fliers.

From small species to giants with wingspans over 10 meters, pterosaurs were among the most fascinating Mesozoic flying reptiles, showcasing the evolutionary mastery of Pterosauria.