Hadrosaur Vertebra with Preserved Neural Arch, Alberta (disposition #001590)

A fossil hadrosaur vertebra preserving the centrum and the neural arch, with the neural canal clearly visible above the vertebral body. Measuring 4.5 × 4.5 × 5.5 cm, this specimen retains several recognizable features of a duck-billed dinosaur’s backbone.

The centrum—the main weight-bearing body of the vertebra—has broad articular ends and a narrower middle section. Above it, the surviving neural arch encloses the passage that accommodated the spinal cord in life. Vertebrae are a fairly robust and tend to survive the longest out of most dinosaur fossil remains in Alberta. However, finding one with an intact neural arch is relatively rare, making this specimen special.

From the Harvey Negrich Collection, this specimen combines compact proportions with clearly visible skeletal anatomy. The preserved neural arch and open canal make it an especially instructive addition to an Alberta dinosaur collection or educational display.

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: Hadrosauridae indet. (hadrosaur; exact species undetermined)
Age: Late Cretaceous (Campanian or 74.8 - 77.5 million years ago)
Formation: Dinosaur Park or Oldman formation (Belly River/Judith River Group)
Locality: North of Brooks, Alberta, Canada
Dimensions: 4.5 × 4.5 × 5.5 cm
Provenance: Harvey Negrich Collection
Alberta Disposition Certificate Number: 001590 (specimen #HN311) issued July 7, 2026