Dinosaur Toe Bone (possible ornithomimid), Alberta, Canada (disposition #001590)

A fossil dinosaur toe bone (phalanx) from Cretaceous of Alberta, tentatively attributed to an ornithomimid or another theropod. Measuring 5.5 cm in length, this bone would be one of several articulated digits of the dinosaur's foot. This piece shows evidence of exposure to the harsh climate of the Alberta badlands where temperatures can swing from +40C in the summer to -40C in the winter. This specimen has neither been repaired nor restored.

From the Harvey Negrich Collection, its recognizable form and provenance make it an appealing addition to a collection focused on Alberta dinosaur fossils. 

Legal Status: This specimen is legally available for private ownership and resale under Alberta Disposition Certificate #001590. A copy of the disposition documentation will accompany the specimen. Learn more about Alberta fossils and the disposition process.

Family: Theropoda (possibly ornithomimid; identification unconfirmed)
Age: Late Cretaceous (Campanian or 74.4 - 76.5 million years ago)
Formation: Dinosaur Park Formation (Belly River/Judith River Group)
Locality: near Patricia, Alberta
Dimensions: 5.5 × 2 × 2 cm
Provenance: Harvey Negrich Collection
Alberta Disposition Certificate Number: 001590 (specimen #HN1083) issued July 7, 2026