XL 2" Mosasaur Prognathodon Fossil Tooth Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA & Stand
Location: Oued Zem, Morocco
Weight: 0.9 Ounces
Dimensions: 2 Inches Long, 1.2 Inches Wide, 0.9 Inches Thick
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100 - 66 Million Years old, Upper Cretaceous, Maastrichtian Epoch.
Name: Prognathodon
Type: Carnivore
Size: 6 to 14 meters in length
Prognathodon was a specialized genus of mosasaur, an extinct marine reptile that lived during the Cretaceous Period between approximately 100 and 66 million years ago. Built for power rather than speed alone, Prognathodon stood out among mosasaurs for its exceptionally robust jaws and crushing bite.
Its thick skull and strong jaw musculature allowed it to generate immense bite forces, making it highly effective at feeding on hard-shelled prey such as ammonites, turtles, and shelled invertebrates. The teeth were short, strong, and designed for breaking shells, while also featuring cutting edges and fine serrations that enabled them to process softer tissue when needed.
Distinctive sclerotic rings within the eye sockets helped support the eyes and maintain their shape, potentially improving visual stability in deeper or higher-pressure marine environments. These adaptations suggest Prognathodon may have been capable of hunting in a wider range of ocean depths compared to some other mosasaurs.
Compared to related genera such as Mosasaurus, Prognathodon typically possessed a lower tooth count, reflecting its evolutionary shift toward powerful crushing rather than rapid grasping. This anatomical difference highlights Prognathodon’s unique ecological niche as one of the Cretaceous ocean’s premier shell-crushing predators.
Please be aware of the nature of fossils:
Being buried under tons of pressure for millions of years can be quite rough. Rarely is a fossil found completely intact and perfect. Most fossils require some restoration, and sometimes humans modify them to improve their appearance. The Moroccan workers are highly skilled in excavating and preserving these natural treasures, but natural cracks often appear on the surface. These cracks are part of the fossil's natural beauty and are not flaws.
