Fehlmannites Ammonite Fossil Upper Jurassic Oxfordian Germany Genuine COA Display Specimen Rare Collector Fossil Certificate

Description

Genuine Fehlmannites sp. Ammonite Fossil from Germany

This listing is for a genuine Fehlmannites sp. ammonite fossil from the Upper Jurassic, Lower Oxfordian deposits of Döggerbeil, Sengenthal, Bavaria, Germany. This is a carefully chosen fossil specimen, selected for its natural prehistoric interest, collectable appeal, and strong display value. The photograph shows the actual fossil you will receive, so you can clearly view the individual character, preservation, colour, shape, and surface detail 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

Fehlmannites sp. is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod that lived in prehistoric seas during the Jurassic Period. Ammonites were related to modern squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus, and are among the most recognisable and widely collected fossils in natural history. Their distinctive coiled shells, chambered internal structure, and importance in geological dating make them especially popular with fossil collectors, educators, and geology enthusiasts.

The “sp.” designation means this specimen has been identified to genus level as Fehlmannites, while the exact species has not been assigned. Fehlmannites is a Jurassic ammonite genus associated with the ammonoid order Ammonitida, a diverse and highly successful group of marine cephalopods that flourished throughout the Mesozoic seas. Ammonites such as Fehlmannites are valued not only as attractive display fossils but also as important guide fossils, helping geologists understand the age and correlation of Jurassic marine rock layers.

Geological Age and Lower Oxfordian Setting

This fossil dates from the Lower Oxfordian stage of the Upper Jurassic, making it approximately 160 million years old. The Oxfordian was a time when large areas of Europe were covered by warm, shallow epicontinental seas. These marine environments were connected to the wider Tethys Ocean system and supported a rich diversity of life, including ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, echinoids, fish, marine reptiles, and other prehistoric sea creatures.

The locality of Döggerbeil, Sengenthal, Bavaria, Germany lies within a region well known for Jurassic marine deposits. Fossils from Bavaria are highly regarded by collectors because they often represent classic European Jurassic faunas preserved in sediments laid down on ancient sea floors. This Fehlmannites ammonite comes from a geological setting that records a period of active marine sedimentation, where shells and remains of sea life were buried, mineralised, and preserved over millions of years.

Morphology and Natural Features

Ammonites had planispiral shells, meaning the shell coiled in a flat spiral. Their shells were divided into internal chambers, with the living animal occupying the outermost body chamber. Earlier chambers helped regulate buoyancy, allowing the ammonite to move through the water column. Depending on preservation, fossils may show whorl shape, ribs, growth lines, sutures, shell curvature, and other natural details formed during the life and fossilisation of the animal.

Fehlmannites ammonites are appealing to collectors because they represent a named Jurassic ammonite genus from a desirable European locality. The fossil’s natural form makes it suitable for display in a fossil cabinet, educational collection, geology teaching set, natural history display, or decorative curiosity collection. It is a strong choice for anyone interested in Upper Jurassic fossils, Oxfordian ammonites, German fossils, marine cephalopods, and genuine prehistoric specimens.

Authenticity and Collector Appeal

You will receive the actual Fehlmannites sp. ammonite fossil shown in the photograph, not a stock image or random example. This makes the listing ideal for collectors who want confidence in the exact specimen they are purchasing. Please see the photo for full sizing and visual condition.

The fossil is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, making it a thoughtful gift for fossil collectors, students, teachers, geology enthusiasts, natural history lovers, and anyone interested in ancient marine life. This genuine Upper Jurassic Lower Oxfordian ammonite from Bavaria, Germany combines scientific interest, attractive fossil character, and strong display appeal in one collectable specimen.