RARE: 14″ Giant Lytoceras Fossil Ammonite – Ait Ouarhitane Formation – Middle Jurassic – Alnif, Morocco – Genuine with COA

Description

This listing features a RARE 14″ Giant Lytoceras Fossil Ammonite from the Ait Ouarhitane Formation, located near Alnif, Morocco, and dating back to the Middle Jurassic period.

The genus Lytoceras belongs to the:

• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Lytoceratoidea
• Family: Lytoceratidae

These ammonites are noted for their evolute, planispiral shell, with all whorls visible and a relatively wide umbilicus. Their ribbing tends to be fine, sinuous, and gently curved, giving the fossil a distinctly elegant appearance. Lytoceras is an iconic genus of nektonic carnivorous cephalopods, typically found in open marine carbonate environments.

• Geological Stage: Middle Jurassic (approx. 174–163 million years ago)
• Formation: Ait Ouarhitane Formation
• Depositional Environment: Marine carbonate platform – shallow, warm seas
• Location: Alnif, Morocco

This specimen displays exceptional preservation with visible suture patterns and strong morphological integrity across its impressive 14-inch diameter. These large ammonites are rarely found so complete and are highly prized among collectors and museum-grade fossil curators.

• Scale cube = 1cm. Please see photos for full sizing and detail.
• The photo shows the exact fossil you will receive.

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

What You Will Receive:

• 1 x 14″ Giant Lytoceras Fossil Ammonite (as shown)
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Secure and protective packaging for safe delivery

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