0.8" Champsosaurus Gigas Reptile Fossil Vertebrae Cretaceous Hell Creek FM MT COA

Location: Hell Creek Formation, Glendive, Montana (Private Land Origin) Weight: 0.3 Ounces  Dimensions: 0.8 Inches Long, 0.6 Inches Wide, 0.6 Inches Thick Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The item pictured is the one you will receive. Name: Champsosaurus (Crocodile lizard). Diet: Carnivore/piscivore. Size: Depending upon the species, anywhere between 1.5 and 3.5 meters long. Known locations: Canada and the USA.  Although Champsosaurus resembled a crocodile and probably lived like one, the genus was actually a member of the Choristodera. This is a separate group of diapsid reptiles, which means that despite their physical similarity, Champsosaurus was not related to modern crocodiles. Among all modern crocodile types, Champsosaurus is most similar to the gharial. Its long, thin snout may suggest a specialization for hunting smaller organisms like fish. The rear part of the skull, however, is significantly expanded, allowing for the attachment of large jaw-closing muscles. This