Carcharodontosaurus Saharicus N.African Tyrannosaurus Rex Dinosaur Claw [NWA T-Rex] 44mm

Carcharodontosaurus Saharicus N.African Tyrannosaurus Rex Dinosaur Claw [NWA T-Rex] 44mmA striking 44mm Carcharodontosaurus saharicus dinosaur claw, noted as the North African Tyrannosaurus rex for its formidable size. Unearthed from the Late Cretaceous landscapes of Northern Africa, this exotic theropod was recognised for its immense stature and formidable predatory prowess. Inhabiting the Continental Intercalaire, Carcharodontosaurus saharicus boasted a robust build, serrated teeth, and a commanding presence, playing a crucial role in

A striking 44mm Carcharodontosaurus saharicus dinosaur claw, noted as the North African Tyrannosaurus rex for its formidable size. Unearthed from the Late Cretaceous landscapes of Northern Africa, this exotic theropod was recognised for its immense stature and formidable predatory prowess. Inhabiting the Continental Intercalaire, Carcharodontosaurus saharicus boasted a robust build, serrated teeth, and a commanding presence, playing a crucial role in the diverse ecosystem of large theropods during the Late Cretaceous.

CONDITION

The ungual claw surface exhibits a rough texture with the original bedrock palette tone. Abundant blood vessels traverse the bone tissues from proximal to distal tip, featuring a well-defined ungual blood-nerve groove. In the right lateral view, some of the original matrix from the excavation site is retained. Overall, a notable specimen representing a rare juvenile Carcharodontosaurus saharicus dinosaur claw.

STAT

Order: Saurischia / Family: Carcharodontosauridae.
Genus: Carcharodontosaurus Saharicus.
Size: One of the largest theropods, estimates suggest 30 to 40 feet.
Age: Late Jurassic, Cretaceous, 112,000,000 to 89,000,000 years.
Habitat: North Africa, particularly in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Niger.
Origin: Red-beds, Tegana formation, Continental Intercalaire, S.E.Morocco.
Diet: Carnivorous, preyed on large herbivores; Paralititan & Ouranosaurus.
Teeth: Large, serrated teeth, adapted for tearing through flesh.
Class: Carcharodontosauridae; related to Giganotosaurus and Tyrannotitan.
Character: Robust, powerful build, predatory lifestyle, apex predator.
Physiology: Muscular, powerful hind limbs, short arms, three-fingered hands.
Family Members: Velociraptor, Deinonychus, Utahraptor, Microraptor.
Evolution: Lineage of theropods, one of the most iconic predators in Earth's history.
Discovery: 1927 by Ernst Stromer based on fossils found in Egypt.
Extinction: Catastrophic environmental disruption or asteroid impact.

CM / [Dorsal curvature: L: 4.4] L: 4.2 / W: 1.4 / D: 1.8 / KG: 0.010