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An authentic tooth of Carcharodontosaurus saharicus., one of the largest predatory dinosaurs ever to roam North Africa. Discovered in the famous Kem Kem Group of southeastern Morocco, this giant carcharodontosaur lived approximately 95 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous and was among the dominant apex predators of its ecosystem.
The name Carcharodontosaurus, meaning "shark-toothed lizard," refers to its enormous, blade-like teeth, whose finely serrated edges resemble those of modern great white sharks. Reaching lengths of up to 13–14 meters (43–46 feet), this formidable hunter rivaled Tyrannosaurus rex in size and preyed upon the abundant dinosaurs that inhabited the vast river systems of Cretaceous North Africa.
The Kem Kem ecosystem was one of the richest dinosaur faunas ever discovered, home to giant predators such as Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, Deltadromeus agilis, and Abelisauridae, alongside enormous crocodilians, turtles, lungfish, coelacanths, and other aquatic and terrestrial animals.
This tooth displays the characteristic laterally compressed, blade-shaped crown typical of carcharodontosaurids, with well-preserved mesial and distal serrations designed for slicing through flesh. The crown retains its natural enamel, attractive coloration, and original morphology, with no restoration, making it an outstanding specimen for collectors, educators, and dinosaur enthusiasts.
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Species: Carcharodontosaurus saharicus
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Age: Late Cretaceous (~95 million years)
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Origin: Kem-Kem, Taouz, Errachidia, Morocco
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Size: Approx. 6 cm
