Presenting a formidable and well-preserved fossil tooth from a Mosasaur, the apex marine predator of the Late Cretaceous seas. This impressive specimen originates from the world-renowned phosphate mining region of Khouribga, Morocco. Measuring a substantial 6 cm (approximately 2.75 inches) in slant height, it represents a large and display-worthy example of these ancient reptiles' primary hunting tools. The tooth exhibits the classic elongated, conical morphology optimized for grasping and piercing swift prey, offering a tangible connection to a vanished marine ecosystem.

Taxonomy: Mosasauridae, Mosasaurinae (indeterminate genus). In Morocco, this tooth form is associated with large predatory genera such as Prognathodon or Thalassotitan.

• Geological Age: Late Cretaceous (Maastrichtian stage), approximately 70-66 million years old.

• Formation & Origin: Sourced from the Phosphate Deposits of the Oulad Abdoun Basin, near Khouribga, Morocco.

• Dimensions: Total slant height measures 6 cm. The robust root structure is complete, adding to the specimen's stability and visual impact.

• Morphological Features: The crown is characteristically conical and slightly recurved, featuring fine surface texture (enamel) and well-defined carinae (cutting edges). This shape is diagnostic of a piscivorous (fish-eating) to generalist predator adapted for speed.

• Preservation & Condition: This is a 100% authentic fossil with no compositing or artificial reconstruction. It shows excellent natural preservation with strong mineralization, intact enamel, and a complete root. Minor natural wear or matrix may be present, consistent with specimens recovered from the region.
  
  
  

Mosasaurus were dominant marine reptiles that filled the ecological role of modern orcas and great white sharks. This tooth, recovered from the ancient Tethys Sea deposits, is a direct relic of that era. The Khouribga region is globally famous among paleontologists and collectors for yielding exceptionally preserved marine fossils. A tooth of this size and quality is not common, representing a significant hunting tool from one of the ocean's largest predators.