{"product_id":"richardoestesia-tooth-0-39-hell-creek-formation-montana","title":"Richardoestesia Tooth – 0.39\" – Hell Creek Formation, Montana","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic tooth from \u003cem\u003eRichardoestesia\u003c\/em\u003e, a small theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of North America, approximately 68–66 million years ago. \u003cem\u003eRichardoestesia\u003c\/em\u003e is known primarily from isolated teeth and jaw fragments — the genus remains somewhat enigmatic, with its exact phylogenetic placement still debated among paleontologists. Some researchers have suggested affinities with dromaeosaurids or troodontids, while others consider it a distinct lineage of small maniraptorans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen measures \u003cstrong\u003e0.39 inches,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and has received \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eno repairs or restoration. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt was recovered from the \u003cstrong\u003eHell Creek Formation of Montana\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most intensively studied Late Cretaceous deposits in the world. \u003cem\u003eRichardoestesia\u003c\/em\u003e teeth are notably uncommon compared to the robust teeth of \u003cem\u003eTyrannosaurus rex\u003c\/em\u003e or the abundant dental material from hadrosaurs and ceratopsians — their small size made them far less likely to survive the fossilization process and subsequent collection, making authenticated specimens highly desirable for collectors focused on Hell Creek dinosaur diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small predator shared its ecosystem with \u003cem\u003eTyrannosaurus rex\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEdmontosaurus\u003c\/em\u003e, and the last great dinosaur communities before the K-Pg mass extinction event that ended the Mesozoic Era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic \u003cem\u003eRichardoestesia\u003c\/em\u003e tooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No repairs or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hell Creek Formation, Late Cretaceous (~68–66 million years ago), Montana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired from a trusted paleontologist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% genuine dinosaur fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to reach out with any questions about this specimen or for additional photos. Ships securely packaged with care. Thank you for supporting ethical fossil collecting!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Jurassic Outpost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51216985751799,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/8835\/0455\/files\/IMG_9720.jpg?v=1790359315","url":"https:\/\/www.thejurassicoutpost.com\/products\/richardoestesia-tooth-0-39-hell-creek-formation-montana","provider":"The Jurassic Outpost","version":"1.0","type":"link"}