Toothed Pterosaur
Siroccopteryx moroccensis is a rare and remarkable pterosaur discovered in Morocco, making it the first pterosaur species formally named from the region. The species is known from a fragmented upper jaw unearthed in the Kem Kem Beds, a fossil-rich formation famous for its large predators and flying reptiles. Unlike many later pterosaurs that lost their teeth, Siroccopteryx possessed sharp, conical teeth, indicating a diet likely focused on fish or other small prey. This places it among the toothed pterosaurs, a trait more common in earlier members of the group. The genus name Siroccopteryx is derived from the “sirocco” (or scirocco)—a hot, dry, dust-laden wind that blows from the Sahara across the Mediterranean into Europe—while moroccensis honors the country of Morocco, where the fossil was found. This pterosaur lived during the Late Cretaceous Period, approximately 105–66 million years ago, soaring above coastal plains and river systems at a time when dinosaurs still ruled the land.
A genuine Siroccopteryx moroccensis fossil is a must-have addition for any fossil collector, prehistoric enthusiast, educator, or natural history collection. Its rarity, scientific significance, and connection to one of Morocco's most famous fossil formations make it a fascinating display piece and an excellent educational specimen.
Location: Kem Kem Beds Formation, Morocco
Measurements: Approximately ¾ to 1 ½ inches (length)
Tooth will be picked randomly when purchased.
ID Code: SMT
Toothed Pterosaur
Siroccopteryx moroccensis is a rare and remarkable pterosaur discovered in Morocco, making it the first pterosaur species formally named from the region. The species is known from a fragmented upper jaw unearthed in the Kem Kem Beds, a fossil-rich formation famous for its large predators and flying reptiles. Unlike many later pterosaurs that lost their teeth, Siroccopteryx possessed sharp, conical teeth, indicating a diet likely focused on fish or other small prey. This places it among the toothed pterosaurs, a trait more common in earlier members of the group. The genus name Siroccopteryx is derived from the “sirocco” (or scirocco)—a hot, dry, dust-laden wind that blows from the Sahara across the Mediterranean into Europe—while moroccensis honors the country of Morocco, where the fossil was found. This pterosaur lived during the Late Cretaceous Period, approximately 105–66 million years ago, soaring above coastal plains and river systems at a time when dinosaurs still ruled the land.
A genuine Siroccopteryx moroccensis fossil is a must-have addition for any fossil collector, prehistoric enthusiast, educator, or natural history collection. Its rarity, scientific significance, and connection to one of Morocco's most famous fossil formations make it a fascinating display piece and an excellent educational specimen.
Location: Kem Kem Beds Formation, Morocco
Measurements: Approximately ¾ to 1 ½ inches (length)
Tooth will be picked randomly when purchased.
ID Code: SMT
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