Tropeognathus Skull Plaque (model cast Replica Reproduction

Tropeognathus Skull Plaque (model) Tropeognathus (meaning "keel jaw") is a genus of large pterosaurs from the late Early Cretaceous of South America. This genus is considered to be a member of the Ornithocheiridae, a diverse group of pterosaurs known for their keel-tipped snouts and large size. Tropeognathus is regarded as the largest pterosaur found in the Southern Hemisphere, only rivaled by the huge azhdarchids.

The type and only species is Tropeognathus mesembrinus. Fossil remains of Tropeognathus have been recovered from the Romualdo Formation, which is a Lagerstätte located in the Santana Group of the Araripe Basin in northeastern Brazil. Tropeognathus mesembrinus. Crested beak fisher pterosaur. Cretaceous Santana Formation of Brazil. Tropeognathus (meaning "keel jaw") is a genus of large pterosaurs from the late Early Cretaceous of South America. This genus is considered to be a member of the Ornithocheiridae, a diverse group of pterosaurs known for their keel-tipped snouts and large size. Length of cast approximately 27" x 12 Item code: SH12 Ships in a box 26x8x8 Approximately 5.3 pounds Please call (314) 556-0650 or email us for more pictures or information