05148 - Well Preserved 0.37 Inch Dromaeosaur Raptor Tooth Cretaceous KemKem Beds Dermal scute bones This partial maxillary was broken

This partial maxillary was broken in some sectors during the initial collecting efforts but all parts were put back together

BP 5366 Maârif

Sister taxa: Acastidae

It is quite small

The details of his cephalon are astonishing

05148 - Well Preserved 0.37 Inch Dromaeosaur Raptor Tooth Cretaceous KemKem Beds Dermal scute bones This partial maxillary was brokenSpectacular raptor tooth of supreme quality. It is perfectly preserved, complete and without restorations or reparations. Its enamel color varies between different varieties, with brilliant shades. This tooth represents a perfect example of the dentition features typical of the small theropods (raptors) that dominated the ecosystems of the Upper Cretaceous in the north of Africa. In general this type of teeth have usually a small size, however this