Otodus chubutensis Tooth
Otodus chubutensis
A large serrated tooth from megalodon's direct ancestor, distinguished by small lateral cusplets.
- Typical size
- 2–5 in
- How often it turns up
- Rare
- Collecting
- Check local rules
- Handling
- Sharp edges
Beach-found teeth above the waterline are generally fine to keep. Digging in rivers, on state land, or on submerged bottoms needs a Florida fossil permit.
How to tell it apart
- Large triangular serrated crown
- Small cusplets at the crown corners
- Broad V-shaped root
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