Description
This impressive 8″ Brasilia (Lioceras) bradfordensis fossil ammonite is a rare and striking Middle Jurassic specimen from the world-renowned Jurassic Coast. It was discovered on 30 April 2025 by our field collectors Alister and Alison at Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK, and has been professionally cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison to enhance its preservation and detail.
This fossil was found in the Inferior Oolite Formation, a Middle Jurassic limestone well-known for producing beautifully preserved ammonite specimens. The listing photo shows the exact fossil you will receive. The scale cube is 1cm for reference.
Scientific & Geological Information:
- Species: Brasilia (Lioceras) bradfordensis (originally described by S.S. Buckman, 1923)
- Family: Graphoceratidae
- Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Geological Stage: Bajocian (Middle Jurassic)
- Formation: Inferior Oolite
- Zone: Humphriesianum Zone (commonly associated)
- Biozone: Subzone of Parkinsonia or Stephanoceras zones (regionally correlated)
- Depositional Environment: Warm shallow marine, oolitic carbonate shelf
- Morphology Features: Moderately involute shell with fine to medium ribbing, compressed profile, and subtle ventral keel; indicative of active nektonic lifestyle
- Notable: This genus is important in Bajocian biostratigraphy and is relatively uncommon at this size and preservation level; an excellent addition to any collection
Why Choose This Fossil?
- 100% genuine specimen from a legal UK locality
- Comes with Certificate of Authenticity
- Collected and expertly prepped by our in-house team
- From the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site
- Stunning display fossil with clear scientific value
Shipping & Handling:
- Safely packed for secure international delivery
- Worldwide tracked shipping available
Don’t miss the chance to own this exceptional Brasilia (Lioceras) bradfordensis ammonite from the iconic Jurassic Coast.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.






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