Lot 1834 - S17 Out of This World - mardi, 28. juin 2022, 16h00
MOSASAURUS PLATECARPUS SP.
Upper Cretaceous
Morocco
around 78-83 million years
120 x 40 x 40 cm
Morocco
around 78-83 million years
120 x 40 x 40 cm
Provenance: Swiss private collection
Mosasaurus platecarpus belongs to the group of mosasaurs, which was a widespread reptile species in the Upper Cretaceous. They lived in the sea and were distributed all over the globe. The platecarpus was around seven metres long and equipped with lateral and tail fins. The skull is extremely speciated and highly mobile, which was an advantage for hunting small fish and belemnites.
The specimen presented here is in remarkable original condition with virtually no restorations, full dentition and complete upper cervical vertebrae. The fossil is between 78 and 83 million years old and was found near the Moroccan town of Khouribga.
Mosasaurus platecarpus belongs to the group of mosasaurs, which was a widespread reptile species in the Upper Cretaceous. They lived in the sea and were distributed all over the globe. The platecarpus was around seven metres long and equipped with lateral and tail fins. The skull is extremely speciated and highly mobile, which was an advantage for hunting small fish and belemnites.
The specimen presented here is in remarkable original condition with virtually no restorations, full dentition and complete upper cervical vertebrae. The fossil is between 78 and 83 million years old and was found near the Moroccan town of Khouribga.
CHF 15 000 / 30 000 | (€ 15 460 / 30 930)
Vendu pour CHF 44 220 (frais inclus)