Rare Hainosaurus “boubker” Tylosaurine Mosasaur Skull fossil – 42.5 inches
🦎 RARE 108 CM HAINOSAURUS “BOUBKER” MOSASAUR SKULL
A truly monumental Moroccan mosasaur skull measuring 108 cm—approximately 42.5 inches. Identified as the rare tylosaurine mosasaur commonly known as Hainosaurus “boubker,” this imposing skull displays the elongated profile characteristic of this remarkable group of Late Cretaceous marine predators.
Approximately 90% of the fossil material is associated with the same individual, while approximately 89% of the displayed teeth are original fossils. Repairs are present, but no restoration has been specified. You will receive the exact photographed skull together with its professional display stand.
🔎 Fossil Information
- Fossil type: Large tylosaurine mosasaur skull
- Identification: Identified as Hainosaurus “boubker” / tylosaurine mosasaur
- Length: 108 cm / approximately 42.5 inches
- Period: Late Cretaceous
- Estimated age: Approximately 66 million years
- Locality: Sidi Chennane, Oulad Abdoun Basin
- Country of origin: Morocco
- Preparation: Extracted and prepared for three-dimensional display
- Individual association: Approximately 90%
- Original fossil teeth: Approximately 89%
- Repairs: Present
- Display stand: Included
- Availability: One exact photographed specimen
- Price: $9,900 USD
- Shipping: Included
- PaleoDeserts reference: PD-MSK-0108
⭐ Imposing Size and Rare Identification
At more than one metre long, the skull possesses an extraordinary physical presence. Its long rostrum, substantial jaws and prominent teeth create a dramatic profile immediately associated with large tylosaurine mosasaurs.
Large Moroccan skulls attributed to this rare form are far less commonly offered than isolated mosasaur teeth or individual bones, making this an important centrepiece for an advanced marine-reptile collection.
🌊 A Powerful Late Cretaceous Predator
Tylosaurines were large mosasaurs adapted to life in the ancient seas. They were marine reptiles rather than dinosaurs and possessed elongated skulls, powerful jaws and streamlined bodies suited to active predation.
🛠️ Preparation and Condition
The fossil elements were extracted from the surrounding matrix and professionally assembled into a three-dimensional skull display. Repairs are present as part of the preparation process.
Approximately 90% of the skull material is associated with one individual, and approximately 89% of the displayed teeth are original fossils. Natural mineral variation, cracks, incomplete areas and preparation evidence remain visible.
🏛️ Professional Display Stand
The pictured stand is included as a complimentary display accessory. It supports the skull securely while allowing its impressive profile, jaws and teeth to remain clearly visible.
📷 Exact Photographed Skull
This is a unique specimen rather than a stock example. You will receive the exact 108 cm skull shown in the product photographs. Only one is available.
✈️ Shipping Included
Shipping is included.