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PELTOMORPHITES HOPLOPHORUS Fossil Ammonite Lower Oxfordian Jurassic Spain

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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

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

 

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Description

Fossil Identification

This listing presents a PELTOMORPHITES HOPLOPHORUS fossil ammonite, identified as Lower Oxfordian and Jurassic. The specimen is associated with Sierra de Cazovla, Spain, as stated in the supplied product information. Its identification and geological designation make it a distinctive addition to a fossil collection, natural history display, educational cabinet, or geology-themed interior.

Geological Context

The Jurassic Period is a major interval of Earth’s history, well known for the development and diversification of marine life. The Oxfordian is a recognised stage within the Jurassic, and Lower Oxfordian fossils are especially valuable for collectors interested in stratigraphy, ammonite evolution, and the history of marine ecosystems. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable fossil forms and are widely studied for their value in dating and comparing Jurassic rocks.

Peltomorphites Hoplophorus

PELTOMORPHITES HOPLOPHORUS is presented here as the specimen’s supplied fossil identification. The name provides an engaging focus for collectors who appreciate taxonomic specimens connected with Jurassic palaeontology. Ammonite fossils are commonly displayed for both their scientific interest and their natural sculptural character, making this piece suitable for a personal fossil collection, classroom resource, museum-style arrangement, or conversation-starting display.

Locality Information

The supplied locality information is Sierra de Cazovla, Spain. Spanish Jurassic fossil material is of interest to collectors because it connects a tangible specimen with the geological history of the Iberian region. The locality information can also provide useful context when arranging a collection by country, geological period, fossil group, or stratigraphic age.

Photographs and Sizing

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s presented scale, visual details, preservation, and overall appearance before purchasing. The images are intended to provide the clearest direct reference to the individual fossil supplied with this listing.

Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the fossil. It is a useful feature for collectors who retain documentation with their specimens or who are building a labelled geological and palaeontological collection. The fossil may be displayed alongside its certificate as part of a study collection, educational presentation, or curated natural history arrangement.

Collector and Display Use

This Jurassic ammonite fossil is suited to collectors of ammonites, Jurassic fossils, Spanish geological material, palaeontology, and natural history. It can be incorporated into a fossil cabinet, geological teaching display, office collection, study room, or carefully arranged home décor. Its Lower Oxfordian designation offers an informative connection to Jurassic stratigraphy while the PELTOMORPHITES HOPLOPHORUS identification gives the specimen a specific collecting focus.

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