Hyperlioceras rudidiscites Ammonite Fossil Jurassic Gloucestershire UK COA Genuine Bajocian Leckhampton Quarry Display Specimen

Description

Genuine Hyperlioceras rudidiscites Ammonite Fossil

This listing is for a genuine Hyperlioceras rudidiscites ammonite fossil from the Middle Jurassic, Bajocian Stage, collected from Leckhampton Quarry, Gloucestershire, UK. This is a carefully chosen fossil specimen, selected for its geological interest, classic British locality, and appeal as a collectable Jurassic ammonite display piece. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive, allowing you to view the fossil’s preservation, colour, matrix, natural shape, surface texture, and overall appearance before purchase. For full sizing, please see the photo.

This fossil is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that it is a genuine fossil specimen.

Fossil Type and Species

Hyperlioceras rudidiscites is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod related to modern squid, octopus, and cuttlefish. Ammonites lived in coiled, chambered shells and were highly successful marine animals throughout the Mesozoic Era. Their shells were divided internally into chambers, which helped with buoyancy, while the living animal occupied the final body chamber.

As the ammonite grew, it added new shell material around the coiled form, creating the distinctive spiral shape that makes ammonites so recognisable and popular with fossil collectors. Ammonites are also important scientifically because many species evolved rapidly and were widely distributed across ancient seas, making them useful for dating and correlating Jurassic rock layers.

Hyperlioceras is associated with the Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic and is a notable ammonite genus for collectors interested in British Jurassic stratigraphy. Specimens such as Hyperlioceras rudidiscites are valued for their connection to a key period in Jurassic marine history, when ammonite faunas were diversifying across shallow seas covering much of Europe.

Middle Jurassic Bajocian Geology

This ammonite dates from the Middle Jurassic Period, specifically the Bajocian Stage, making it approximately 170 million years old. During the Bajocian, large areas of what is now Britain were covered by warm, shallow marine environments. These seas supported a rich ecosystem of ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, fish, and marine reptiles.

The sediments that preserved fossils such as Hyperlioceras rudidiscites were deposited on ancient sea floors. After death, ammonite shells could settle into marine sediment, where burial protected them from complete destruction. Over millions of years, pressure, compaction, mineral-rich groundwater, and natural chemical processes transformed the shell remains into fossils preserved within Jurassic rock.

Leckhampton Quarry, Gloucestershire Locality

This specimen comes from Leckhampton Quarry in Gloucestershire, UK, a classic British Jurassic fossil locality. Gloucestershire is well known for its Jurassic geology, and Leckhampton Quarry has long been associated with fossil-bearing strata from the Middle Jurassic. Fossils from this area are popular with collectors because they represent part of Britain’s rich and historically important marine fossil record.

A fossil ammonite from Leckhampton Quarry offers a direct connection to the ancient Jurassic seas that once covered the Cotswold region. It is especially suitable for collectors of UK fossils, Gloucestershire fossils, Bajocian ammonites, British Jurassic specimens, and scientifically labelled natural history display pieces.

Shell Form and Natural Features

Hyperlioceras ammonites typically show the classic planispiral ammonite shell form, with whorls growing around a central coil. Features such as whorl shape, shell compression, ribbing, keel development, and overall coiling are important in ammonite identification. These natural characteristics formed as the animal grew and now provide a fascinating record of its ancient marine life.

As a genuine fossil, this specimen may show natural features such as mineral staining, matrix attachment, ancient wear, slight compression, weathered areas, small chips, or partial preservation. These details are normal in authentic fossil material and add to the individuality and geological character of the piece. The photograph shows the exact fossil being offered, so every visible feature can be viewed before purchase.

Collectable British Jurassic Display Specimen

This Hyperlioceras rudidiscites ammonite fossil is ideal for fossil collectors, geology students, educational collections, natural history displays, school teaching resources, or anyone interested in genuine Jurassic marine fossils. Its combination of Middle Jurassic age, Bajocian geological setting, Leckhampton Quarry provenance, and scientific species identification makes it a strong addition to any fossil collection.

The specimen comes exactly as shown in the photo and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, making it a reliable choice for collectors seeking a genuine Hyperlioceras ammonite, British Jurassic fossil, Gloucestershire fossil specimen, Bajocian ammonite, or authentic natural history display piece.