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Fossil Belemnite (Actinocamax verus) – Coniacian, Upper Cretaceous, Eastbourne Kent UK – Genuine + COA

Fossil Belemnite (Actinocamax verus) – Coniacian, Upper Cretaceous, Eastbourne Kent UK – Genuine + COA

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A fossil belemnite (Actinocamax verus), from the Coniacian Stage of the Upper Cretaceous, collected at Eastbourne, Kent, United Kingdom. This specimen represents the internal guard (rostrum) of an extinct marine cephalopod, closely related to modern squid. The fossil pictured is the exact one you will receive, and it is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Belemnite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Species: Actinocamax verus
  • Order: Belemnitida
  • Superfamily: Belemnitellacea
  • Family: Belemnitellidae

Geological Context:

  • Period: Cretaceous
  • Epoch/Stage: Upper Cretaceous – Coniacian (approx. 89.8 to 86.3 million years ago)
  • Biozone: Associated with Coniacian chalk faunas of southern England
  • Formation: White Chalk Subgroup (Coniacian chalk deposits)
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine chalk seas with calcareous sedimentation, excellent for fossil preservation

Locality:

  • Region: Eastbourne, Kent, United Kingdom

Morphology & Features:

  • Bullet-shaped rostrum typical of belemnites
  • Smooth external surface with subtle longitudinal features
  • Represents the internal skeletal element of the animal, used for balance and stability in swimming
  • Excellent preservation with minimal wear

Scientific Notes:

  • Actinocamax verus is a characteristic species of the Coniacian and widely used in stratigraphy
  • Belemnites are extinct relatives of modern squid and cuttlefish, possessing an internal skeleton rather than an external shell
  • First formally described in the 19th century during detailed studies of Cretaceous cephalopods of Europe

Notable Details:

  • Classic British Cretaceous belemnite specimen
  • Excellent preservation of the guard structure
  • 100% genuine, natural fossil – no restoration
  • Scale Reference: Each square or cube = 1cm. Please see photographs for accurate sizing

Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. Each specimen is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil pictured is the exact one you will receive.

 

This Actinocamax verus belemnite is an excellent example from the Coniacian Chalk of Eastbourne, Kent – a fine addition for collectors, researchers, or natural history displays.

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Description

A fossil belemnite (Actinocamax verus), from the Coniacian Stage of the Upper Cretaceous, collected at Eastbourne, Kent, United Kingdom. This specimen represents the internal guard (rostrum) of an extinct marine cephalopod, closely related to modern squid. The fossil pictured is the exact one you will receive, and it is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Belemnite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Species: Actinocamax verus
  • Order: Belemnitida
  • Superfamily: Belemnitellacea
  • Family: Belemnitellidae

Geological Context:

  • Period: Cretaceous
  • Epoch/Stage: Upper Cretaceous – Coniacian (approx. 89.8 to 86.3 million years ago)
  • Biozone: Associated with Coniacian chalk faunas of southern England
  • Formation: White Chalk Subgroup (Coniacian chalk deposits)
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine chalk seas with calcareous sedimentation, excellent for fossil preservation

Locality:

  • Region: Eastbourne, Kent, United Kingdom

Morphology & Features:

  • Bullet-shaped rostrum typical of belemnites
  • Smooth external surface with subtle longitudinal features
  • Represents the internal skeletal element of the animal, used for balance and stability in swimming
  • Excellent preservation with minimal wear

Scientific Notes:

  • Actinocamax verus is a characteristic species of the Coniacian and widely used in stratigraphy
  • Belemnites are extinct relatives of modern squid and cuttlefish, possessing an internal skeleton rather than an external shell
  • First formally described in the 19th century during detailed studies of Cretaceous cephalopods of Europe

Notable Details:

  • Classic British Cretaceous belemnite specimen
  • Excellent preservation of the guard structure
  • 100% genuine, natural fossil – no restoration
  • Scale Reference: Each square or cube = 1cm. Please see photographs for accurate sizing

Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. Each specimen is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil pictured is the exact one you will receive.

 

This Actinocamax verus belemnite is an excellent example from the Coniacian Chalk of Eastbourne, Kent – a fine addition for collectors, researchers, or natural history displays.

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

United Kingdom

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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