Description

Late Triassic

Bull Canyon Formation

Quay County, NM, USA

Very rare 38mm rooted aetosaur tooth in 50mm matrix

Reptile, Archosaur

Typothorax is a genus of  the Order Aetosauria, a group of herbivorous pseudosuchian reptiles distantly related to modern crocodilians.  It was armored with scutes along its back, sides, and underbelly with spikes on its tail.  Its most common remains are isolated scutes but spikes, bones, and teeth are occasionally found.