Euhoplites pricei Fossil Ammonite Cretaceous Folkestone UK | Gault Clay Middle Albian Genuine Specimen with Certificate

Description

Offered here is a genuine Euhoplites pricei ammonite fossil from the renowned Gault Clay Formation at Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom. This species lived during the Middle Albian Stage of the Cretaceous Period, around 105 million years ago, when southern England was submerged beneath a shallow tropical sea.

The exact fossil shown in the photos is the one you will receive. It has been carefully selected for its detail, preservation, and rarity, making it an excellent addition for fossil collectors, educational purposes, or display.

Geological & Palaeontological Details:

• Species: Euhoplites pricei
• Fossil Type: Ammonite
• Family: Hoplitidae
• Superfamily: Hoplitoidea
• Order: Ammonitida
• Geological Period: Cretaceous
• Stage: Middle Albian (approx. 107–104 million years ago)
• Formation: Gault Clay
• Location: Folkestone, Kent, UK
• Biozone: Associated with the Euhoplites pricei Zone, a distinct stratigraphic interval in the Middle Albian sequence of the Gault Clay
• Depositional Environment: Deep marine shelf with fine-grained clay deposition. Low-energy, low-oxygen conditions contributed to the exceptional preservation of shelled marine organisms, especially ammonites.

Morphology & Features:

• Euhoplites pricei is characterised by tight coiling, a broad shell, and strong falcoid ribbing that sweeps forward toward the venter
• The whorl section is typically compressed, with well-defined ventrolateral tubercles and occasional keels
• Ribbing is often dense and ornamented, aiding in easy visual identification and contributing to its aesthetic appeal
• Specimens from Folkestone often show excellent surface detail, including suture lines and ornamentation

Notability: Described by Spath (1923), Euhoplites pricei is an important biostratigraphic marker for the Middle Albian and is one of the more sought-after ammonites from the Folkestone Gault Clay sequence. It is featured in numerous academic papers and fossil monographs due to its distinct morphology and well-defined stratigraphic range.

Additional Details:

• All our fossils are 100% genuine specimens
• Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
• The photo shows the actual fossil for sale
• Scale cube = 1cm – refer to photos for full sizing

This is a striking and scientifically significant ammonite fossil from a world-renowned British locality. A beautiful piece of Earth’s deep history, ideal for collectors, students, educators, and fossil enthusiasts alike.