2.09" Tyrannosaur (Nanotyrannus) Tooth - Montana

This is a large, 2.09" long Tyrannosaur tooth likely of the species Nanotyrannus lancensis from the Hell Creek Formation of Montana. The tooth has dark enamel preservation with some interesting feeding wear to the tip. Most of the serrations on the inner edge are in good shape, though worn on the outer edge. There are two repaired cracks with thin gap fills.

Comes with a floating frame display case.

There is a hot debate among paleontologists about whether Nanotyrannus and Tyrannosaurus rex (T-Rex) are really the same species, with Nanotyrannus representing juveniles. Recent finds that are soon to be published should put this debate to rest, definitively proving that Nanotyrannus is in fact a separate genus and valid genus. Nano teeth tend to be much more finely serrated, and much thinner/blade like t-rex teeth, in addition to being smaller.