Large, 2.57" Tyrannosaur (Nanotyrannus) Tooth - Montana

This is a large, 2.57" long Tyrannosaur tooth likely of the species Nanotyrannus lancensis from the Hell Creek Formation of Montana. Nicely preserved serrations on the inner edge of the tooth and minimal feeding wear. There is only one crack repair near the tip and no restoration. 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.