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Anahoplites splendens Fossil Ammonite | Rare Lower Albian Cretaceous | Madagascar | Certified Genuine Specimen
Anahoplites splendens Fossil Ammonite | Rare Lower Albian Cretaceous | Madagascar | Certified Genuine Specimen - Image 2

Anahoplites splendens Fossil Ammonite | Rare Lower Albian Cretaceous | Madagascar | Certified Genuine Specimen

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A rare and scientifically significant specimen of Anahoplites splendens, an extinct ammonite from the Lower Albian stage of the Cretaceous Period, collected from the classic fossil-bearing strata of Madagascar.

This specimen represents a member of the Hoplitidae family, known for their distinctive ribbed shells and their role in early Cretaceous biostratigraphy. The species Anahoplites splendens is characterised by an elegant, moderately compressed shell with dense, gently flexuous ribbing and well-developed umbilical tubercles.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The photograph displays the actual specimen you will receive. Each square on the scale cube equals 1cm. For full sizing and measurements, please refer to the product photo.

 

Geological and Taxonomic Information:

  • Genus: Anahoplites
  • Species: Anahoplites splendens
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Age: Cretaceous, Lower Albian (~113 to 107 million years ago)
  • Location: Madagascar
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine environment with calcareous sedimentation
  • Geological Stage: Lower Albian

 

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Hoplitoidea
  • Family: Hoplitidae
  • Genus: Anahoplites

 

Morphology & Notable Features:

  • Involute coiling with a narrow umbilicus
  • Prominent radial ribbing and moderately compressed whorl section
  • Tubercles located near the umbilical shoulder and mid-flank
  • Keel present along the venter
  • Highly detailed and symmetrical shell preservation

 

Scientific & Collector Significance:

Anahoplites splendens is an excellent index fossil for the Lower Albian and serves as a valuable tool in biostratigraphic correlation. Its elegant form and superb preservation make it desirable for collectors, educators, and researchers alike.

This fossil is perfect for scientific study, educational display, or as an impressive collector’s item.

 

Specimen Details:

  • Approximate Size: Refer to scale cube in photograph
  • Condition: Professionally prepared and preserved
  • Origin: Madagascar
  • Includes: Certificate of Authenticity

 

Ideal For:

  • Fossil collectors and natural history enthusiasts
  • Educational institutions and geological study
  • Museum-quality display collections
  • Biostratigraphic and paleontological research

 

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Description

A rare and scientifically significant specimen of Anahoplites splendens, an extinct ammonite from the Lower Albian stage of the Cretaceous Period, collected from the classic fossil-bearing strata of Madagascar.

This specimen represents a member of the Hoplitidae family, known for their distinctive ribbed shells and their role in early Cretaceous biostratigraphy. The species Anahoplites splendens is characterised by an elegant, moderately compressed shell with dense, gently flexuous ribbing and well-developed umbilical tubercles.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The photograph displays the actual specimen you will receive. Each square on the scale cube equals 1cm. For full sizing and measurements, please refer to the product photo.

 

Geological and Taxonomic Information:

  • Genus: Anahoplites
  • Species: Anahoplites splendens
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Age: Cretaceous, Lower Albian (~113 to 107 million years ago)
  • Location: Madagascar
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine environment with calcareous sedimentation
  • Geological Stage: Lower Albian

 

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Hoplitoidea
  • Family: Hoplitidae
  • Genus: Anahoplites

 

Morphology & Notable Features:

  • Involute coiling with a narrow umbilicus
  • Prominent radial ribbing and moderately compressed whorl section
  • Tubercles located near the umbilical shoulder and mid-flank
  • Keel present along the venter
  • Highly detailed and symmetrical shell preservation

 

Scientific & Collector Significance:

Anahoplites splendens is an excellent index fossil for the Lower Albian and serves as a valuable tool in biostratigraphic correlation. Its elegant form and superb preservation make it desirable for collectors, educators, and researchers alike.

This fossil is perfect for scientific study, educational display, or as an impressive collector’s item.

 

Specimen Details:

  • Approximate Size: Refer to scale cube in photograph
  • Condition: Professionally prepared and preserved
  • Origin: Madagascar
  • Includes: Certificate of Authenticity

 

Ideal For:

  • Fossil collectors and natural history enthusiasts
  • Educational institutions and geological study
  • Museum-quality display collections
  • Biostratigraphic and paleontological research

 

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

Madagascar

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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