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Fossil Gastropod Molopophorus fishii Miocene Sooke Formation Vancouver Island

Fossil Gastropod Molopophorus fishii Miocene Sooke Formation Vancouver Island

Original price was: £8.40.Current price is: £6.72.

This listing features a genuine and well-preserved Molopophorus fishii fossil, a marine gastropod from the Sooke Formation, part of the Carmanah Group, collected at Muir Creek beach on southwestern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. This specimen provides an excellent representation of Miocene marine mollusc diversity.

Geology & Origin:

The Sooke Formation, part of the Carmanah Group, consists of shallow marine sandstones and siltstones laid down during the Miocene Epoch of the Neogene Period (approximately 23 to 5 million years ago). This temperate marine environment supported a diverse assemblage of molluscs, including the moon snail-like Molopophorus fishii. Exceptional fossil preservation is due to rapid burial in fine marine sediments, which protected delicate shell structures.

Fossil Type & Classification:

  • Type: Fossil Gastropod (Extinct marine mollusc)
  • Species: Molopophorus fishii
  • Formation: Sooke Formation (Carmanah Group)
  • Geological Age: Miocene, Neogene Period
  • Preservation: Excellent, with clear spiral features and intact form

Features:

  • 100% genuine, natural fossil specimen
  • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Hand-selected for its scientific and visual quality
  • The exact specimen shown in the listing photographs
  • Scale cube = 1cm: Refer to image for accurate sizing

Why Buy From Us? We offer only authentic, professionally curated fossils, responsibly sourced and prepared for both collectors and educators. Each specimen is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring complete confidence in its origin.

An excellent fossil for display, teaching, or collecting—a tangible glimpse into Canada’s Miocene marine ecosystems.

 

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Description

Identification

This listing features a fossil gastropod identified as Molopophorus fishii. It is associated with the Sooke Formation of the Carmanah Group and dates to the Miocene. The scientific identification and geological information make this an appealing specimen for fossil collectors, paleontology enthusiasts, geology students, and anyone interested in the fossil record of Vancouver Island.

Geological Context

The Miocene is a period of the Cenozoic Era represented by extensive fossil deposits in many parts of the world. Gastropods are mollusks known for their coiled shell forms and are an important part of the fossil record. Their remains can provide useful information about ancient environments, biodiversity, and the history of sedimentary rocks. Molopophorus fishii represents a named fossil gastropod from the Miocene geological record.

This specimen is associated with the Sooke Formation, which is part of the Carmanah Group. These geological names provide important context for collectors who catalogue specimens by formation, group, age, and locality. The combination of a defined fossil identification, a named formation, and a Miocene age gives this piece strong educational and display value.

Locality

The locality information supplied for this fossil is Muir Creek beach, southwestern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver Island is well known among collectors for its geological exposures and fossil-bearing areas. A specimen connected with this locality offers a tangible way to explore the geological history of southwestern British Columbia and the broader fossil record of the Pacific Northwest.

Collector and Display Appeal

Molopophorus fishii is a distinctive choice for a fossil collection focused on gastropods, Cenozoic fossils, British Columbia geology, or Vancouver Island specimens. It can be displayed as a standalone natural history piece or included in a labelled collection arranged by fossil group, geological age, formation, or locality. It is also suitable for educational displays, geology classrooms, museum-style cabinets, and gifts for collectors who appreciate scientifically identified fossils.

The geological information makes this more than a decorative object. It provides a starting point for learning about fossil gastropods, the Miocene, the Sooke Formation, the Carmanah Group, and the geological history of southwestern Vancouver Island. Collectors may also appreciate recording the identification and locality alongside other specimens from British Columbia or related Cenozoic deposits.

Sizing and Photographs

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s appearance and presentation before purchase.

Authenticity

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

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