Description
This skull belonged to a "Halisaurus Arambourgii" Mosasaur. This particular species didn’t grow very big. Full grown adults may have reached up to 12 ft in length. Like all other Mosasaurs, this animal was a swift, agile swimmer employing its four paddles and stout tail to propel itself. This specimen was found in the phosphate mines of “Sidi-daoui, Morocco” it dates back to the Maestrichtian period, about 70-65 million years ago. This skull has been professionally prepared and mounted on a custom iron sand. It features great detail and preservation with minimal restoration.
Dimensions: 19" L x 8" W x 13.5" H (including display stand)
Provenance: Oued zem, phosphate mines, Morocco
Age: Mastrichian period (70-65 MA)
Type: Actual specimen - one only