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PELTOMORPHITES hoplophorus Fossil Ammonite, Lower Oxfordian, Jurassic Spain | Authentic Specimen + COA
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PELTOMORPHITES hoplophorus Fossil Ammonite, Lower Oxfordian, Jurassic Spain | Authentic Specimen + COA

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PELTOMORPHITES hoplophorus Fossil Ammonite – Lower Oxfordian Stage, Late Jurassic, Sierra de Cazorla, Spain

This rare and visually distinctive fossil ammonite belongs to the species Peltomorphites hoplophorus, a remarkable cephalopod that lived during the Lower Oxfordian stage of the Late Jurassic, approximately 163 to 161 million years ago. Recovered from the ancient marine strata of the Sierra de Cazorla region in Spain, this specimen offers superb preservation and is a noteworthy collector’s piece.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Invertebrate Fossil (Ammonite Shell)
  • Species: Peltomorphites hoplophorus
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Stephanoceratidae (tentative placement)
  • Geological Age: Lower Oxfordian, Late Jurassic
  • Formally Described By: Arkell & Guex, 1952 (species designation subject to confirmation)

Geological & Stratigraphic Details:

  • Location: Sierra de Cazorla, Jaén Province, Spain
  • Formation: Oxfordian marine limestone and marl units
  • Geological Stage: Lower Oxfordian
  • Age: ~163–161 million years ago
  • Biozone: Within the early Perisphinctes biozones (exact ammonite subzone unassigned)
  • Depositional Environment: Marine shelf environment with fine calcareous sedimentation, supporting the preservation of ammonite shells in detail

Morphology & Features: This Peltomorphites hoplophorus specimen features:

  • Moderately involute, thick shell with bold ribbing
  • Prominent tubercles or spines along the flanks or shoulder
  • Coarse radial ornamentation typical of the genus
  • Compressed to globose cross-section, depending on growth stage
  • Preserved in limestone matrix, with earthy to pale beige fossil tones

Notable: Peltomorphites hoplophorus is prized among Jurassic ammonites for its robust shell and pronounced morphological features. Ammonites from the Sierra de Cazorla region are relatively uncommon on the international market, making this specimen a rare find for advanced collectors.

Specimen Details:

  • Origin: Sierra de Cazorla, Spain
  • Species: Peltomorphites hoplophorus
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite Shell (Invertebrate)
  • Geological Stage: Lower Oxfordian, Late Jurassic
  • Size Reference: Scale rule square = 1cm (please refer to listing photo for full sizing)
  • Note: You will receive the exact fossil specimen depicted in the photographs

Authenticity & Quality: Every specimen is professionally verified and 100% genuine. This fossil comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and has not been artificially enhanced or reconstructed.

Why Choose This Fossil? An excellent choice for:

  • Serious fossil collectors
  • Natural history and palaeontology enthusiasts
  • Museum-quality collections and displays
  • Educational or geological studies

Shipping & Packaging: We package securely with eco-conscious materials. Fast, tracked shipping ensures your specimen arrives in perfect condition.

Own a remarkable piece of Jurassic marine life with this rare Peltomorphites hoplophorus ammonite from Spain’s Sierra de Cazorla.

 

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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PELTOMORPHITES hoplophorus Fossil Ammonite – Lower Oxfordian Stage, Late Jurassic, Sierra de Cazorla, Spain

This rare and visually distinctive fossil ammonite belongs to the species Peltomorphites hoplophorus, a remarkable cephalopod that lived during the Lower Oxfordian stage of the Late Jurassic, approximately 163 to 161 million years ago. Recovered from the ancient marine strata of the Sierra de Cazorla region in Spain, this specimen offers superb preservation and is a noteworthy collector’s piece.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Invertebrate Fossil (Ammonite Shell)
  • Species: Peltomorphites hoplophorus
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Stephanoceratidae (tentative placement)
  • Geological Age: Lower Oxfordian, Late Jurassic
  • Formally Described By: Arkell & Guex, 1952 (species designation subject to confirmation)

Geological & Stratigraphic Details:

  • Location: Sierra de Cazorla, Jaén Province, Spain
  • Formation: Oxfordian marine limestone and marl units
  • Geological Stage: Lower Oxfordian
  • Age: ~163–161 million years ago
  • Biozone: Within the early Perisphinctes biozones (exact ammonite subzone unassigned)
  • Depositional Environment: Marine shelf environment with fine calcareous sedimentation, supporting the preservation of ammonite shells in detail

Morphology & Features: This Peltomorphites hoplophorus specimen features:

  • Moderately involute, thick shell with bold ribbing
  • Prominent tubercles or spines along the flanks or shoulder
  • Coarse radial ornamentation typical of the genus
  • Compressed to globose cross-section, depending on growth stage
  • Preserved in limestone matrix, with earthy to pale beige fossil tones

Notable: Peltomorphites hoplophorus is prized among Jurassic ammonites for its robust shell and pronounced morphological features. Ammonites from the Sierra de Cazorla region are relatively uncommon on the international market, making this specimen a rare find for advanced collectors.

Specimen Details:

  • Origin: Sierra de Cazorla, Spain
  • Species: Peltomorphites hoplophorus
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite Shell (Invertebrate)
  • Geological Stage: Lower Oxfordian, Late Jurassic
  • Size Reference: Scale rule square = 1cm (please refer to listing photo for full sizing)
  • Note: You will receive the exact fossil specimen depicted in the photographs

Authenticity & Quality: Every specimen is professionally verified and 100% genuine. This fossil comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and has not been artificially enhanced or reconstructed.

Why Choose This Fossil? An excellent choice for:

  • Serious fossil collectors
  • Natural history and palaeontology enthusiasts
  • Museum-quality collections and displays
  • Educational or geological studies

Shipping & Packaging: We package securely with eco-conscious materials. Fast, tracked shipping ensures your specimen arrives in perfect condition.

Own a remarkable piece of Jurassic marine life with this rare Peltomorphites hoplophorus ammonite from Spain’s Sierra de Cazorla.

 

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

Spain

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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