Choffaticeras segne Ammonite Fossil Cretaceous Cenomanian Morocco Genuine COA Rare Collector Display Specimen Certificate

Description

Genuine Choffaticeras segne Ammonite Fossil from Morocco

This listing is for a genuine Choffaticeras segne ammonite fossil from the Upper Cretaceous, Cenomanian deposits of Afsla, Goulmima, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco. This is a carefully chosen fossil specimen, selected for its natural prehistoric interest, attractive display appeal, and collectable scientific value. The photograph shows the actual fossil you will receive, so you can clearly view the individual shape, preservation, colour, texture, and natural character of the specimen before purchase.

This fossil includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that it is a genuine fossil specimen and not a modern replica. Full sizing information can be seen in the listing photograph.

Fossil Type and Species

Choffaticeras segne is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod that lived in warm Cretaceous seas. Ammonites were related to modern squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus, and are among the most iconic fossils found in marine sedimentary rocks. Their coiled shells, chambered internal structure, and wide distribution make them especially important to fossil collectors, educators, and geologists.

Choffaticeras is a Cretaceous ammonite genus associated with the ammonoid order Ammonitida and the family Pseudotissotiidae. Ammonites from this group are prized for their distinctive shell form and strong link with Cretaceous marine environments. The species Choffaticeras segne is a particularly desirable named ammonite, offering more specific scientific interest than a general unidentified ammonite fossil.

Geological Age and Cenomanian Setting

This fossil dates from the Cenomanian stage of the Upper Cretaceous, making it approximately 94 to 100 million years old. The Cenomanian was an important interval in Earth history, when global sea levels were high and warm shallow seas covered large areas of the continents. These marine environments supported a rich variety of prehistoric life, including ammonites, bivalves, gastropods, echinoids, fish, sharks, marine reptiles, and other ancient sea creatures.

The fossil comes from Afsla, near Goulmima in the Drâa-Tafilalet region of Morocco, an area well known for Cretaceous marine fossils. The Goulmima region is especially famous among fossil collectors for well-preserved ammonites and other marine fossils from ancient seaway deposits. These fossils were formed when shells and remains of marine organisms settled into sediment on the sea floor, later becoming mineralised and preserved through geological time.

Morphology and Natural Features

Ammonites such as Choffaticeras segne had a planispiral shell, meaning the shell coiled in a flat spiral. The shell was divided internally into chambers, with the living animal occupying the final outer chamber. Earlier chambers helped regulate buoyancy, allowing the ammonite to move through the water column while hunting, scavenging, or avoiding predators.

Depending on preservation, Choffaticeras ammonites may show broad whorls, shell curvature, growth lines, ribbing, suture detail, or natural surface texture. These features make ammonites highly attractive display fossils, as each specimen records the growth pattern and life structure of an individual prehistoric animal. The combination of Cretaceous age, Moroccan locality, and named species identification gives this fossil strong appeal for both collectors and natural history enthusiasts.

Collector Appeal and Display Value

This Choffaticeras segne ammonite fossil from Morocco is an excellent addition to a fossil collection, natural history cabinet, educational geology set, classroom display, or decorative curiosity collection. It is ideal for collectors interested in Cretaceous ammonites, Moroccan fossils, marine cephalopods, prehistoric sea life, and genuine named fossil specimens.

The fossil’s Cenomanian age places it in a fascinating period of the Cretaceous, long after the classic Jurassic ammonites but before the final extinction of ammonites at the end of the Cretaceous Period. This makes it a superb representative of later ammonite evolution and a visually appealing specimen for anyone building a collection of fossils from different geological periods.

Authenticity and Specimen Information

You will receive the actual Choffaticeras segne ammonite fossil shown in the photograph, not a stock image or random example. Please see the photo for full sizing and visual condition.

This genuine fossil is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, making it a reliable and collectable specimen for fossil collectors, students, teachers, geology enthusiasts, and gift buyers. Its named species, Upper Cretaceous age, Moroccan origin, and natural display character make it a highly appealing fossil with both educational and decorative value.