Theropod Tooth
late cretaceous (Turonian)
Bissekty Formation
Uchkuduk, Uzbekistan

Nicely preserved brown 25mm theropod tooth.

This theropod from Uzbekistan, dating to the Late Cretaceous (around 90 million years ago), was a fierce predator roaming the ancient floodplains of Central Asia. Its teeth are sharp, serrated, and slightly curved—perfect for slicing through flesh. Some belong to mid-sized carnivores, possibly related to early tyrannosauroids or carcharodontosaurs known from the region. These teeth are rare and valuable, offering a glimpse into a lesser-known ecosystem filled with unique dinosaurs. Each fossil tooth is a razor-sharp clue to a lost predator that once ruled the prehistoric landscapes of ancient Uzbekistan.