Cheloniceras Ammonite Fossil | Cretaceous Aptian Atlas Mountains Morocco | Genuine Specimen with Certificate

Description

This listing features a beautifully preserved Cheloniceras ammonite fossil from the Aptian Stage of the Cretaceous Period, found in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Morocco. This striking fossil showcases the intricate ribbing and coiling typical of this genus and comes from a classic North African locality renowned for fossil preservation.

Geological & Stratigraphic Context:

• Location: Atlas Mountains, Morocco
• Geological Period: Cretaceous
• Stage: Lower Cretaceous (Aptian, ~125 to 113 million years ago)
• Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine platform with fine carbonate sediments—ideal for preserving cephalopod shells in limestone nodules and beds

Fossil Type & Classification:

• Type: Fossil Ammonite
• Genus: Cheloniceras (described by Hyatt, 1903)
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Desmoceratoidea
• Family: Douvilleiceratidae

Morphological Features:

• Evolute shell (all whorls visible) with sharp, well-defined ribbing
• Ornamentation includes tubercles or nodes on ventrolateral margins (depending on species)
• Shell coiling is typically tight with a high degree of symmetry
• The ribbed pattern makes Cheloniceras highly recognisable and popular among collectors

Biozone (If Applicable):

• Typically found within ammonite biozones of the Middle Aptian, including zones related to Deshayesites and Epicheloniceras species

Notable Details:

• Cheloniceras is a key ammonite genus used for zonal correlation in the Aptian across Europe and North Africa
• Specimens from Morocco are often exceptionally well-preserved due to early mineralisation within limestone beds
• This fossil was carefully selected for its preservation and aesthetic value, making it suitable for educational display or collection

Specimen & Scale Information:

• Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm — Please refer to the listing photo for accurate dimensions
• You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photo, not a representative or stock image

Certification & Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and include a Certificate of Authenticity. Ethically sourced and professionally verified, this fossil represents a real piece of Earth’s ancient marine history.

Add a touch of Cretaceous elegance to your collection with this genuine Cheloniceras ammonite fossil from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco—a classic Aptian-era display piece rich in scientific and visual appeal.