{"product_id":"small-theropod-phalanx-alberta-hn320","title":"Small Theropod Phalanx (Dinosaur Digit Bone), Alberta (disposition #001590)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheropods are a group of mostly carnivorous dinosaurs, although some did evolve into ominvores, insectivores and even herbivores. Often their bones are light-weight, hollow and bird-like. This is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall theropod phalanx\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or digit bone, from Alberta, measuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.75 × 2.5 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Phalanges formed the articulated fingers and toes of dinosaurs. This specimen’s exact position within the hand or foot, along with its genus and species, remains undetermined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bone retains a narrowed shaft between expanded ends, with a rounded joint contour and a distinct depression on the side. These features preserve the recognizable form of an articulated digit bone and illustrate how neighbouring elements fitted together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvey Negrich Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this fossil offers a compact example of theropod skeletal anatomy. Its defined joint contours and exposed bone structure make it an engaging addition to a dinosaur collection or comparative anatomy display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegal Status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about Alberta fossils and the disposition process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Theropoda indet. (theropod dinosaur; exact species undetermined)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Cretaceous (Campanian or 74.8 - 77.5 million years ago)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dinosaur Park or Oldman formation (Belly River\/Judith River Group)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNorth of Brooks, Alberta, Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.75 × 2.5 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Harvey Negrich Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlberta Disposition Certificate Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 001590 (specimen \u003c\/span\u003e#HN320\u003cspan\u003e) issued July 7, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53286363496730,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1386\/files\/small-theropod-phalanx-alberta-hn320-01.jpg?v=1793646547","url":"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/products\/small-theropod-phalanx-alberta-hn320","provider":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}