description Carcharodontosaurus saharicus Overview
Carcharodontosaurus saharicus was a large theropod dinosaur that lived in North Africa during the Late Cretaceous. Named for teeth resembling those of the great white shark, it belonged to Carcharodontosauridae, a group of large-bodied predators with deep skulls and blade-like, serrated teeth. Much of the original Egyptian material was destroyed during the Second World War, and later Moroccan fossils formed the basis of a 1996 redescription led by Paul Sereno.
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Carcharodontosaurus saharicus ranks #111 of 249 in the Fossil ranking, behind Homo luzonensis (CCH6), ahead of Kronosaurus queenslandicus.
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How good is Carcharodontosaurus saharicus?
Carcharodontosaurus saharicus scores 8.10/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Fossil category. Important giant theropod lineage name bearer; fragmentary history and lost material reduce confidence.
What are the best alternatives to Carcharodontosaurus saharicus?
See our alternatives page for Carcharodontosaurus saharicus for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Sue (T. rex FMNH PR 2081), Stan (T. rex BHI 3033), Scotty (T. rex RSM P2523.8).
How does Carcharodontosaurus saharicus compare to Sue (T. rex FMNH PR 2081)?
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With a score of 8.10/10, Carcharodontosaurus saharicus is highly rated in Fossil. See all Fossil ranked.
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