1.9" Daspletosaurus Tyrannosaur Fossil Tooth Cretaceous Dinosaur Two Medicine FM MT COA

Location: Two Medicine Formation, Montana (Private Land Origin)

Weight: 0.8 Ounces 

Dimensions: 1.9 Inches Long, 0.7 Inches Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick

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Name: Daspletosaurus

Type: Carnivore

Size: 8-9 meters long

Daspletosaurus was a massive tyrannosaurid predator that dominated parts of North America during the Late Cretaceous Period, approximately 79.5–74 million years ago. Measuring 9–10 meters (30–33 feet) in length and weighing 3–4 tons, Daspletosaurus was among the largest known tyrannosaurids, ranking fourth in size within this iconic family of apex predators.

This fearsome carnivore had the largest teeth of any tyrannosaurid, even surpassing Tyrannosaurus rex in size. Its skull alone could reach over 1 meter long, housing dagger-shaped, curved, and saw-edged teeth perfectly adapted for tearing flesh. Powerful jaws, massive hind limbs, and clawed feet made Daspletosaurus a highly effective predator, capable of taking down large herbivorous dinosaurs.

Daspletosaurus also had distinctive cranial features, including pronounced crests in front of and behind its eyes, which may have played roles in species recognition, display, or intimidation. Its small, two-fingered forelimbs were proportionally tiny compared to its enormous body, but were likely used to grasp prey or assist in feeding.

As an apex predator, Daspletosaurus played a critical role in Late Cretaceous ecosystems, controlling herbivore populations and influencing predator-prey dynamics. Its combination of sheer size, powerful bite, and specialized hunting adaptations makes Daspletosaurus a compelling subject for paleontologists, educators, and dinosaur enthusiasts, highlighting the diversity and dominance of tyrannosaurid predators.