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Indosphinctes patina Fossil Ammonite – Callovian Jurassic – Witney UK – Genuine Fossil with Certificate
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This listing features a genuine Indosphinctes patina fossil ammonite from the Callovian stage of the Middle Jurassic, collected in Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. These beautifully preserved ammonites offer an excellent opportunity to own a scientifically significant and visually striking specimen.
You will receive the exact fossil shown in the photos, and for full sizing reference, the scale rule cubes represent 1cm per square.
Species & Classification:
Genus:Indosphinctes
Species:patina
Type: Fossil Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
Order: Ammonitida
Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
Family: Perisphinctidae
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Geological & Stratigraphic Context:
Period: Jurassic
Stage: Middle Jurassic – Callovian (~166–163 million years ago)
Formation: Oxford Clay Formation
Locality: Witney, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Depositional Environment: Calm, low-energy offshore marine shelf, rich in organic sedimentation leading to excellent fossil preservation
Biozone: Potentially within the Macrocephalites gracilis or Erymnoceras coronatum ammonite zones of the Callovian (exact zonal placement requires additional lithological context)
Morphological Features:
Moderately involute coiling with visible ribbing
Ribbing often bifurcates or trifurcates along the flanks
Fine growth lines and shell texture may be visible in better-preserved individuals
Shell typically discoidal in shape with a rounded to gently keeled venter
Notable Information:
Indosphinctes is a genus of perisphinctid ammonites that provides insight into evolutionary trends during the Middle Jurassic
I. patina was first described from European marine sediments and is characteristic of richly fossiliferous Oxford Clay exposures
This genus serves as a useful zonal indicator for mid-Callovian biostratigraphy
The ammonites of this type are found in classic localities such as Witney, contributing to our understanding of marine life in warm epicontinental seas during the Jurassic
Why Buy From Us?
Every fossil we sell is 100% genuine, carefully sourced and authenticated
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
The exact specimen pictured is what you will receive – no stock photos
A perfect addition for fossil collectors, students of paleontology, or natural history displays
This authentic Indosphinctes patina ammonite fossil from the Callovian of Witney, UK represents a beautiful piece of natural history, preserving the legacy of prehistoric seas in extraordinary detail.
This listing features a genuine Indosphinctes patina fossil ammonite from the Callovian stage of the Middle Jurassic, collected in Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. These beautifully preserved ammonites offer an excellent opportunity to own a scientifically significant and visually striking specimen.
You will receive the exact fossil shown in the photos, and for full sizing reference, the scale rule cubes represent 1cm per square.
Species & Classification:
Genus:Indosphinctes
Species:patina
Type: Fossil Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
Order: Ammonitida
Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
Family: Perisphinctidae
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Geological & Stratigraphic Context:
Period: Jurassic
Stage: Middle Jurassic – Callovian (~166–163 million years ago)
Formation: Oxford Clay Formation
Locality: Witney, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Depositional Environment: Calm, low-energy offshore marine shelf, rich in organic sedimentation leading to excellent fossil preservation
Biozone: Potentially within the Macrocephalites gracilis or Erymnoceras coronatum ammonite zones of the Callovian (exact zonal placement requires additional lithological context)
Morphological Features:
Moderately involute coiling with visible ribbing
Ribbing often bifurcates or trifurcates along the flanks
Fine growth lines and shell texture may be visible in better-preserved individuals
Shell typically discoidal in shape with a rounded to gently keeled venter
Notable Information:
Indosphinctes is a genus of perisphinctid ammonites that provides insight into evolutionary trends during the Middle Jurassic
I. patina was first described from European marine sediments and is characteristic of richly fossiliferous Oxford Clay exposures
This genus serves as a useful zonal indicator for mid-Callovian biostratigraphy
The ammonites of this type are found in classic localities such as Witney, contributing to our understanding of marine life in warm epicontinental seas during the Jurassic
Why Buy From Us?
Every fossil we sell is 100% genuine, carefully sourced and authenticated
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
The exact specimen pictured is what you will receive – no stock photos
A perfect addition for fossil collectors, students of paleontology, or natural history displays
This authentic Indosphinctes patina ammonite fossil from the Callovian of Witney, UK represents a beautiful piece of natural history, preserving the legacy of prehistoric seas in extraordinary detail.
Additional information
Era
Jurassic
Origin
United Kingdom
Jurassic Information
The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.
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