1.5" Rebbachisaurus Sauropod Fossil Tooth Early Cretaceous Dinosaur COA, Display
Location: Baherija Formation, Kem Kem, Morocco
Weight: 0.4 Ounces
Dimensions: 1.5 Inches Long, 0.5 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick
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Early Cretaceous, 97-99 million years old.
Rebbachisaurus, meaning "Aït Rebbach lizard," is an incredible genus of sauropod dinosaur from the Diplodocoidea superfamily that roamed Africa—and possibly South America—during the Late Cretaceous period around 99 to 97 million years ago! Fossils linked to Rebbachisaurus have been uncovered in Morocco, Niger, Algeria, and Tunisia, but only the Moroccan finds can be confidently assigned to this fascinating genus. Even more exciting is the discovery of Rayososaurus in South America—a sauropod so similar it might be the same species! This remarkable find hints that Africa and South America remained connected during the Early Cretaceous, much longer than scientists once believed.
In 2010, Gregory S. Paul estimated Rebbachisaurus at 14 meters (46 ft) and 7 metric tons (7.7 short tons). It possessed a small head, a long, graceful neck, and a whiplike tail. Rebbachisaurus is distinguished from other sauropods by its unusually tall, ridged back and the spine or sail that lay atop its back, distinguished by the tall ridges of the preserved dorsal vertebrae of the holotype and other specimens.
Please be aware of the nature of fossils:
Being buried under the ground for millions of years under tons of pressure tends to be rough. No fossil comes out of the ground whole and perfect. Most fossils have undergone some restoration, while others are altered by man simply to enhance their presentation in different ways. The workers in Morocco do a very professional job of unearthing and preserving these natural treasures; however, commonly, natural cracks are visible on the surface. These are part of the natural beauty of the fossil and are not considered defects.
