Lev Nessov suggested the age of the tooth was Early Devonian, belonging to the Dniester Series, of which is rich in Porolepis teeth, but this could not be completely confirmed at the time. Olshevsky (2000) noted that the holotype tooth of Macrodontophion is similar to those of a crocodile or a plesiosaur.
Lev Nessov proposed that the tooth's age was Early Devonian, belonging to the Dniester Series, which is abundant in Porolepis teeth, but this could not be fully confirmed at the time. Olshevsky (2000) observed that the holotype tooth of Macrodontophion resembled those of a crocodile or a plesiosaur.