Calliphylloceras capitoni Ammonite Fossil Italy Toarcian with COA

Description

Genuine Calliphylloceras Ammonite Fossil

This genuine ammonite fossil is identified as Calliphylloceras capitoni and comes from Cava Casania at Chingole in Macerata, Italy. It dates to the Toarcian Stage of the Lower Jurassic and is a carefully selected European specimen with valuable species, age, and locality information. The photographs show the exact fossil offered for sale, so the ammonite pictured is the specimen you will receive.

Calliphylloceras was an extinct marine cephalopod with a chambered, coiled shell. As the animal grew, it added progressively larger chambers around the outer whorl. The living ammonite occupied the final body chamber, while older sealed chambers contributed to buoyancy control. Ammonites were relatives of living squid, cuttlefish, and nautiluses, although they belonged to their own extinct branch.

Toarcian Geological Age

The Toarcian is the final stage of the Early Jurassic Period. During this interval, marine environments supported diverse ammonite communities and other sea life. Shells could settle onto the sea floor after death and become buried within sediment. Compaction, mineralisation, and geological change then preserved some examples as fossils.

Ammonites evolved rapidly and were widely distributed through Jurassic seas. Their changing shell forms make them particularly useful to geologists for comparing sedimentary sequences and establishing relative ages. The documented Toarcian age gives this specimen a clear position within the Lower Jurassic succession.

Cava Casania, Chingole and Macerata

Cava Casania at Chingole lies in the Macerata area of central Italy. Fossils with documented locality information carry more context than unlocalised specimens because their place of origin connects them to a recognisable regional geological record. This example can complement a collection organised by ammonite genus, Jurassic stage, Italian region, or European marine locality.

Sediments deposited in ancient seas protected the shell and contributed to fossilisation. The specimen’s natural matrix, colour, mineral texture, small breaks, and differences in surface preservation reflect its long geological history. These are genuine features of an ancient fossil rather than signs of modern manufacture.

Shell Form and Collectable Detail

Calliphylloceras ammonites are appreciated for their elegant coiling, relatively streamlined shell form, and subtle external ornamentation. Examine the photographs for the visible whorls, shell outline, growth features, and natural matrix preserved on this individual piece. Where exposed, internal suture patterns can also provide important evidence used in ammonite classification.

The original shell was divided into a series of chambers. The outer body chamber housed the living animal, while the older chambers helped with buoyancy. The combination of compact coiling and refined shell form makes this genus an appealing contrast to heavily ribbed or spiny ammonites.

Every fossil preserves a different balance of shell and surrounding rock. The multiple photographs provide useful views of the actual specimen and show its condition, proportions, and natural character more clearly than a generic description.

Exact Specimen and Full Sizing

Full sizing is shown in the photographs, which provide the clearest scale information for this individual fossil. The images are not stock photographs and do not represent a similar piece. They show the exact Calliphylloceras capitoni ammonite that will be supplied.

Authenticity and Presentation

This is a genuine fossil specimen and includes a generic Certificate of Authenticity card with a lifetime guarantee. It has been carefully chosen for its identifiable shell form, Toarcian age, Italian provenance, and natural geological character. It makes a distinctive addition to a cabinet collection, educational display, office, study, or gift for anyone interested in authentic Lower Jurassic fossils and European ammonites.