Description
Ludwigia obtusiformis Ammonite Fossil from the Isle of Skye
Genuine Middle Jurassic Specimen
This listing is for the exact Ludwigia obtusiformis ammonite fossil shown in the photographs. It is a genuine natural specimen from Bearreraig Bay on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK, preserved in the Bearreraig Sandstone Formation and dating to the Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic. The fossil has been carefully selected and individually photographed, so the pictured specimen is the actual piece you will receive. Please refer to the sizing photograph for full measurements and inspect every image for its precise condition, colour, matrix and detail.
Bearreraig Sandstone Geology
The Bajocian Stage forms part of the Middle Jurassic and began approximately 170 million years ago. The Bearreraig Sandstone Formation records marine sedimentation around the region now represented by the Inner Hebrides. Sand, mud and shell material accumulated in ancient coastal and shelf environments, preserving ammonites and other marine organisms.
Bearreraig Bay is one of the Isle of Skye’s classic Jurassic localities. Its fossil-bearing succession provides evidence of changing sea levels, sediment supply and marine ecosystems. A specimen with a named species, formation and locality retains strong scientific context as well as visual appeal.
About Ludwigia obtusiformis
Ludwigia is an extinct genus of ammonoid cephalopod. Ammonites were marine molluscs with chambered, spirally coiled shells and belong to the wider cephalopod group that includes living squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. The animal occupied the final body chamber, while earlier chambers separated by septa helped regulate buoyancy.
Ludwigia shells display successive whorls and distinctive ribbing. These sculptural features strengthened the shell and allow palaeontologists to distinguish related forms. Natural preservation reveals the shell to varying degrees. The photographs accurately show this specimen’s actual morphology, mineral tones, surrounding sandstone matrix and completeness.
Scientific and Collecting Interest
Ammonites evolved rapidly and were widely distributed through Jurassic seas. Particular species help geologists compare rock layers and establish relative ages, making ammonites valuable index fossils. A documented Ludwigia obtusiformis from Bearreraig Bay provides a tangible record of Bajocian marine life and the Jurassic history of Skye.
This specimen is suitable for a palaeontology collection, Scottish fossil display, geology teaching cabinet or distinctive natural history gift. Its named species, Bearreraig Sandstone Formation provenance and Isle of Skye locality make it especially appealing to collectors who value accurate geological documentation.
Exact Fossil and Authenticity
You will receive the exact fossil pictured, not a stock example. Fossils are natural geological objects and may retain ancient fractures, sandstone matrix, mineral variation, weathering or preparation marks. These features form part of the specimen’s authentic history. Review all photographs carefully and use the sizing image for dimensions.
A generic Certificate of Authenticity card with a lifetime guarantee is included. The specimen will be packed carefully for safe transit and protection of the condition shown.
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