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Fossil Ammonite Zetoceras Zetes Lower Pliensbachian Jurassic HINTERRISS Austria

Fossil Ammonite Zetoceras Zetes Lower Pliensbachian Jurassic HINTERRISS Austria

Original price was: £18.00.Current price is: £15.30.

Own an authentic and scientifically significant ammonite fossil—this beautifully preserved specimen of Zetoceras zetes comes from the Lower Pliensbachian stage of the Early Jurassic period, collected near Hinterriss, Austria. Ammonites like this are extinct marine cephalopods, known for their coiled shells and key role in biostratigraphy.

Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)

Species: Zetoceras zetes

Geological Period: Jurassic (~201 to 174 million years ago)

Geological Stage: Lower Pliensbachian (~190 to 183 million years ago)

Location: Hinterriss, Tyrol, Austria

Scale Rule: Squares/Cube = 1cm (See photo for full sizing)

Specimen: What you see is exactly what you’ll receive—the photographed fossil

Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity

Geological and Paleontological Information

Zetoceras zetes is an extinct genus of ammonites, a group of externally-shelled cephalopods that flourished in the Mesozoic oceans. The Lower Pliensbachian marks an important interval in Early Jurassic marine evolution, and ammonites from this stage are key for regional and global biostratigraphic correlation.

  • Phylum: Mollusca
  • Class: Cephalopoda
  • Subclass: Ammonoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Eoderoceratoidea
  • Family: Dactylioceratidae
  • Genus: Zetoceras
  • Species: zetes
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf with calcareous sedimentation; oxygen-rich waters conducive to ammonite proliferation
  • Morphological Features: Moderately involute shell with fine ribbing and prominent whorls; the shell’s complex suture lines and preserved surface features reflect typical early Jurassic ammonoid characteristics
  • Biozone: Associated with the Uptonia jamesoni or Amaltheus margaritatus ammonite zones (depending on stratigraphic context in Austria)
  • Identifier: Described by Mesozoic paleontologists refining the taxonomy of early Jurassic cephalopods in the Alpine region

Why This Fossil is Special

Zetoceras zetes from Hinterriss is a rare and well-documented ammonite species, offering both aesthetic appeal and scientific value. Its preservation within the classic Lower Jurassic deposits of the Northern Calcareous Alps makes it an ideal collector’s piece or teaching specimen.

Why Buy From Us?

  • 100% genuine fossil with Certificate of Authenticity
  • Specimen shown in the listing photos is the one you’ll receive
  • Ethically sourced and scientifically accurate descriptions
  • Excellent for collectors, educators, or as a unique display item

Add a stunning piece of Mesozoic marine life to your collection with this authentic Zetoceras zetes ammonite fossil from the Lower Jurassic Pliensbachian stage of Hinterriss, Austria—a coiled and ribbed legacy from the ancient seas over 185 million years ago.

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Description

Genuine Jurassic Ammonite Fossil

This fossil is identified as Zetoceras zetes, an ammonite from the Lower Pliensbachian of the Jurassic. It is associated with HINTERRISS, Austria, as supplied in the specimen information. The Lower Pliensbachian is a subdivision of the Early Jurassic, making this an appealing addition for collectors interested in Jurassic palaeontology, ammonites and the fossil record of ancient marine life.

Ammonite Identification

Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Their fossils are especially valued for their coiled shell forms and their importance in studying past marine environments and geological time. Zetoceras zetes provides a specific identification for collectors seeking a named Jurassic ammonite rather than an unidentified shell fossil.

The name, geological age and locality are important features for cataloguing a fossil collection. This specimen is listed as Lower Pliensbachian, Jurassic, with HINTERRISS, Austria supplied as the associated location. These details make it suitable for educational displays, palaeontology collections, geology cabinets and anyone fascinated by Jurassic marine fossils.

Geological Interest

The Pliensbachian forms part of the Jurassic Period and represents an important interval in the history of marine ecosystems. Ammonites from Jurassic rocks are widely studied because their evolutionary changes can help researchers understand geological succession and the distribution of ancient marine organisms. A named specimen such as Zetoceras zetes can therefore be appreciated both as a natural history display piece and as an example of fossil-based geological documentation.

This listing focuses on the supplied identification and geological information for the specimen. The fossil can be displayed as part of an ammonite collection, used alongside geology books or teaching materials, or presented as a distinctive Jurassic natural-history object. Its named genus and species provide a clear catalogue entry for collectors who record fossil identifications by taxon, geological stage and locality.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The certificate wording is included as supplied and provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the fossil purchase.

Photograph and Sizing

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully for the specimen’s visible form and presentation before purchase. Photography can affect the appearance of colour and surface detail depending on lighting and screen settings, while the photographed specimen remains the item supplied.

Collector and Display Use

This Zetoceras zetes ammonite fossil is suited to fossil collectors, Jurassic enthusiasts, geology students, educators and natural-history display makers. It can complement collections organised by geological period, ammonite identification, Austrian locality or Early Jurassic fossils. The combination of a named ammonite, Lower Pliensbachian age and HINTERRISS, Austria association makes the piece particularly relevant for collectors who value documented geological context.

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