Large Enchodus Fish Vertebra #01

Description

A large Enchodus fish vertebra from the Late Cretaceous of Morocco.  

Enchodus was a small to medium sized ray-finned fish, most noteable for the large "fangs" on its upper and lower jaws.  Enchodus were formidable predators, however they themselves were also preyed upon by larger predators such as sharks, Mosasaurs and Plesiosaurs.

Condition: Good

Size: 2.24 inches (centrum, not including any processes or matrix)

Age: 65-70 million years

Locality: Khouribga, Morocco