Ceratopsian Dinosaur Toe Bone (Ungual), Alberta, Canada (disposition #001590)

The terminal toe bone or ungual from a ceratopsian (horned) dinosaur. This element would have occupied the end of one of the animals three toes and formed the bony core of its hoof-like tip. Measuring 9 cm at its greatest dimension, the specimen displays a broad, tapered form and a pronounced curved profile. These are very difficult to find in complete condition due to there porous nature. This specimen is missing a small amount of the very tip (distal end) and shows evidence of water erosion; As skeletons disarticulated after death, streams and rivers often washed away and redistributed their bones often wearing them down.

The ungual was collected from the badlands near Patricia, Alberta, by long-time fossil collector, Harvey Negrich. This is a good unrestored and engaging example of the foot anatomy of a horned dinosaur. Its substantial size, distinctive form, and collection provenance make it an appealing addition to an Alberta dinosaur collection.

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: Ceratopsidae
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: 9 × 6 × 5 cm
Provenance: Harvey Negrich Collection
Alberta Disposition Certificate Number: 001590 (specimen #HN694) issued July 7, 2026