1.9" Saber Toothed Herring Fossil Fang Enchodus Libycus Cretaceous COA Stand

Location: Oued Zem, Morocco

Weight: 0.4 Ounces

Dimensions: 1.9 Inches Long, 0.6 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick

Comes with a free Acrylic Base. (Stand) & Mineral Tack.

Comes with a free Certificate of Authenticity.

The item pictured is the item you will receive.

This is a genuine Tooth fossil.

Late Cretaceous through to the Eocene, 100 million to 50 million years ago

Commonly known as the Saber-toothed herring, Enchodus is actually more closely related to salmon. Its sharp teeth were ideal for catching small, slippery prey like fish and cephalopods such as squid, fitted within a wide-opening mouth. These traits suggest that while the teeth were excellent for grabbing prey, they weren’t suited for tearing off smaller pieces. Instead, after impaling its prey, Enchodus likely used rapid jaw movements to manipulate and consume its catch.

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.