Fossilized Amphibian Skulls
Product Description
These incredibly rare amphibian skulls (Metoposaurs) are naturally layered in a dramatic sculptural position. The jaws and teeth have been preserved - which seldomly occurs - as well as other bones, including the pectoral girdles. The detailed preservation is remarkable and it’s an absolutely exceptional vertebrate fossil.
These salamander-like creatures inhabited swamps in the present-day High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, 230 million years ago - living alongside the earliest dinosaurs. Metoposaurs are a family of large prehistoric amphibians from the Temnospondyl order. Their total body length was approximately 5 feet long, although some species were ambush predators, whereas others, like this species, were adept swimmers that actively pursued their prey. They were proficient at capturing fish with their sharp, needle like teeth.
One interesting theory suggests that these amphibians died during a period of drought, layered on top of each other in a mass grave.
Product Details
- Measurements
12.5"L x 2"W x 30"H
- OriginMorocco
— Species: Dutuitosaurus Ouazzoui
— Age: Late Triassic (Carnian) - 235 to 228 Million Years Old
— Location: Argana Valley, Morocco
— Only Minor Restoration / Two Cast Jaw Sections
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityContiguous United States
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Shipping PolicyWhite Glove Delivery
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White Glove Charges$299.00 first item / $299.00 each additional ?White glove service includes delivery into the room of choice with removal of packaging. White glove service does NOT include assembly IF the item requires it.
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Ship In2-3 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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