VERTEBRA FROM THE GIANT FISH OF THE KANSAS CHALK.

Xiphactinus audax Leidy, 1870.

Xiphactinus was a huge predator that grew to over 15 feet ib length. The most famous find was that of a complete specimen choking on another partially swallowed fish. Fine complete matrix free vertebra.

Cretaceous, Maastrichtian, Niobrara Chalk, Formation, Smoky Hill Chalk.
Gove County, Kansas, USA

Veterbra : 4.8 x 4.8 x 2.8 cm. .