Ludwigia murchisonae Ammonite Fossil Isle of Skye with COA

Description

Genuine Cylioceras Ammonite Fossil

This genuine ammonite fossil is identified as Ludwigia murchisonae and comes from the Bearreraig Sandstone Formation at Bearreraig Bay on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK. It dates to the Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic and is a carefully selected Scottish specimen with valuable genus, formation, age, and locality information. The photographs show the exact fossil offered for sale, so the ammonite pictured is the specimen you will receive.

The specimen is recorded as Ludwigia murchisonae from the Murchisonae Zone. This named zonal context connects the fossil to a recognised interval in the Jurassic succession and adds useful biostratigraphic information for a documented collection.

Bajocian Age and Murchisonae Zone

The Bajocian is a stage within the Middle Jurassic Period. During this interval, marine environments covered parts of what is now the Hebridean region of Scotland. Ammonites lived in these seas alongside other marine organisms, and their shells could settle on the sea floor after death. Rapid burial within sediment protected some shells from complete destruction.

Ammonites evolved quickly and were widely distributed through Jurassic seas. Their changing shell forms make them particularly useful to geologists for comparing sedimentary sequences and establishing relative ages. The supplied Bajocian age and Murchisonae Zone record give this specimen a detailed position within the Jurassic succession.

Bearreraig Sandstone Formation

The Bearreraig Sandstone Formation is a notable Middle Jurassic unit exposed on the Isle of Skye. It records marine sedimentation within the ancient Hebrides Basin and is well known for fossil-bearing beds. Sand, silt, and other sediment accumulated in changing coastal and marine environments, preserving evidence of the animals that occupied those waters.

The fossil’s natural matrix, colour, mineral texture, and surface detail reflect burial within these sediments. Small breaks, areas of surrounding rock, mineral veins, and differences in preservation are genuine characteristics of the specimen’s geological history. Each fossil preserves a different combination of shell and matrix, making the piece unique.

Bearreraig Bay, Isle of Skye

Bearreraig Bay is an important Jurassic fossil locality on the eastern coast of the Isle of Skye. The dramatic coastal exposures reveal sedimentary rocks that document changing Middle Jurassic environments. Provenance to this named locality adds meaningful context and makes the fossil especially appealing to collectors of Scottish geology, island localities, or British ammonites.

The Isle of Skye is internationally recognised for its geology and fossil heritage. An ammonite from a documented Skye formation can complement a collection arranged by Jurassic stage, Scottish locality, sedimentary basin, or cephalopod genus.

Shell Form and Collectable Detail

Ludwigia ammonites are studied through their coiling, whorl proportions, and shell ornamentation. Examine the photographs for the visible whorls, ribbing, shell outline, and preserved surface details on this individual specimen. The original shell was divided into chambers. The animal occupied the final body chamber, while older sealed chambers contributed to buoyancy control.

The multiple photographs provide useful views of the exact specimen and show its condition, proportions, and natural character. They also allow the visible morphology to be assessed more accurately than a generic description alone.

Exact Specimen, Size and Authenticity

Full sizing is shown in the photographs, which provide the clearest scale information for this individual fossil. The images are not stock photographs and do not represent a similar example. They show the exact Ludwigia murchisonae ammonite that will be supplied.

This is a genuine fossil specimen and includes a generic Certificate of Authenticity card with a lifetime guarantee. It has been carefully chosen for its identifiable ammonite form, Bajocian age, Bearreraig Sandstone provenance, and Isle of Skye locality. It makes a distinctive addition to a cabinet collection, educational display, office, study, or gift for anyone interested in authentic Scottish Jurassic fossils.