CollectA Tylosaurus - Giant Mosasaur Marine Reptile Figurine #88320

Terror of the Cretaceous Seas!

The CollectA Tylosaurus #88320 brings one of the most fearsome marine predators ever to life with exceptional detail. This massive mosasaur ruled the ancient seas with powerful jaws, sharp teeth, and a streamlined body built for speed. CollectA's expertly sculpted replica captures every detail of this ocean apex predator, from the scaly skin texture to the fearsome mouth lined with teeth capable of crushing prey.

Giant Marine Predator

Tylosaurus was a massive mosasaur (marine reptile, not a dinosaur) that lived approximately 88-66 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous Period. These powerful predators inhabited the Western Interior Seaway that split North America in half, hunting in warm, shallow seas. Tylosaurus could reach lengths of up to 45 feet - making it one of the largest mosasaurs and a true apex predator of the Cretaceous oceans.

Key Features

• Fearsome Jaws: Accurately depicts the powerful mouth lined with sharp teeth
• Scaly Skin Texture: Based on fossil skin impressions showing scales
• Streamlined Body: Shows the hydrodynamic shape built for speed
• Powerful Tail: Depicts the fluke-like tail used for propulsion
• Scientifically Accurate: Based on fossil discoveries from North America
• Hand-Painted Detail: Expert coloring with realistic marine reptile tones
• Museum-Quality Sculpting: Captures the proportions of this massive predator
• CollectA Excellence: Exceptional detail at an affordable price

What Did Tylosaurus Eat?

Fossil evidence reveals Tylosaurus was an apex predator with a diverse diet. Stomach contents from fossilized remains show Tylosaurus ate fish, sharks, smaller mosasaurs, plesiosaurs, sea turtles, and even diving seabirds! The powerful jaws could crush through bone and shell, while the sharp, recurved teeth prevented prey from escaping. Tylosaurus was the ocean's ultimate predator - nothing was safe from its jaws.

Perfect For

• Marine reptile and mosasaur collectors
• Cretaceous Period dioramas and displays
• Educational collections about prehistoric marine life
• Collectors seeking non-dinosaur Mesozoic animals
• Imaginative play featuring ocean predators
• Pairing with other marine reptiles
• Young paleontology enthusiasts ages 3 and up
• Fans of prehistoric sea monsters

Scaly Skin Like a Snake

Unlike smooth-skinned marine mammals, Tylosaurus had scaly skin similar to modern snakes and lizards. Fossil skin impressions show small, diamond-shaped scales covering the body. This scaly covering helped reduce drag in the water while providing protection. CollectA's replica accurately depicts this textured, scaly hide based on fossil evidence.

Built for Speed and Power

Tylosaurus's streamlined body, powerful tail, and paddle-like flippers made it an incredibly fast swimmer. The long, cylindrical body cut through water efficiently, while the massive tail provided thrust for rapid acceleration. Tylosaurus could chase down fast-swimming fish or ambush larger prey with devastating speed and power.

The Mosasaur Family

Tylosaurus belonged to the mosasaurs, a family of marine reptiles that dominated the oceans during the Late Cretaceous Period. Mosasaurs evolved from land-dwelling lizards and adapted to fully aquatic life, developing flippers, streamlined bodies, and powerful tails. They were the ocean's apex predators until the mass extinction 66 million years ago.

Educational Value

This Tylosaurus figurine offers excellent educational opportunities about marine reptiles, ocean ecosystems during the Cretaceous Period, and how reptiles adapted to life in the sea. Children and adults can learn about the Western Interior Seaway, mosasaur evolution, and the diversity of Mesozoic marine life beyond dinosaurs.

The Western Interior Seaway

During the Late Cretaceous, a vast shallow sea called the Western Interior Seaway split North America from the Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico. Tylosaurus ruled these warm waters, hunting alongside other mosasaurs, plesiosaurs, giant sea turtles, and prehistoric sharks. This ancient seaway was one of the richest marine ecosystems in Earth's history.

Not a Dinosaur!

Despite often being grouped with dinosaurs, Tylosaurus was actually a marine reptile - specifically a mosasaur. While dinosaurs ruled the land, mosasaurs like Tylosaurus dominated the oceans. They were more closely related to modern monitor lizards and snakes than to dinosaurs, representing a separate evolutionary lineage that adapted to ocean life.

CollectA Prehistoric Life Collection

Part of CollectA's renowned Prehistoric Life collection, this Tylosaurus represents the company's commitment to scientific accuracy and depicting the full diversity of prehistoric life. CollectA works with paleontologists to ensure their replicas reflect the latest scientific discoveries about marine reptiles.

Pairs Beautifully with Other Marine Reptiles

Display this Tylosaurus alongside other Cretaceous marine reptiles like plesiosaurs or prehistoric sharks to create authentic ancient ocean scenes, or pair it with land-dwelling dinosaurs to show the diversity of Mesozoic life across different environments.

Safe for Young Paleontologists

Made from high-quality, non-toxic materials, this marine reptile figurine is safe for children ages 3 and up. The durable construction withstands active play while maintaining its detailed features, making it perfect for both display and hands-on prehistoric adventures.

About CollectA: CollectA is renowned worldwide for creating scientifically accurate, highly detailed prehistoric animal replicas. Their Prehistoric Life collection features dinosaurs, marine reptiles, and prehistoric mammals that reflect the latest paleontological research.

Specifications: Tylosaurus in swimming pose | Hand-painted with scaly skin texture | Fearsome jaws with teeth | Streamlined marine body | 0.375 lbs

Period: Late Cretaceous (approximately 88-66 million years ago)

Location: North America (Western Interior Seaway)

Diet: Carnivore (fish, sharks, marine reptiles, sea turtles, seabirds)

Size: Up to 45 feet long

Classification: Marine reptile (mosasaur)

Item #: 88320

Ages: 3+ years