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RARE: 9" Perisphinctes caroli Fossil Ammonite, Bathonian Jurassic, Malmesbury Wiltshire UK – Authentic Specimen with COA
RARE: 9" Perisphinctes caroli Fossil Ammonite, Bathonian Jurassic, Malmesbury Wiltshire UK – Authentic Specimen with COA - Image 2

RARE: 9″ Perisphinctes caroli Fossil Ammonite, Bathonian Jurassic, Malmesbury Wiltshire UK – Authentic Specimen with COA

Original price was: £360.00.Current price is: £306.00.

A stunning and rare 9″ Perisphinctes caroli fossil ammonite, collected from the Bathonian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, found near Malmesbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This exceptionally preserved specimen represents a classic ammonite genus from one of the UK’s renowned fossil-bearing regions.

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Genus: Perisphinctes
  • Species: caroli
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Originally described by d’Orbigny (1846), the genus is a major ammonite group found globally in Middle to Upper Jurassic rocks.

Geological Context:

  • Stage: Bathonian (Middle Jurassic)
  • Age: Approximately 168 to 166 million years old
  • Formation: Forest Marble or surrounding Bathonian limestones and marls
  • Location: Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine shelf dominated by calcareous sediments and oolitic facies. The Bathonian seas supported a rich diversity of ammonites, bivalves, and marine reptiles.
  • Biozone: Often associated with the Procerites and Perisphinctes zones in Bathonian ammonite stratigraphy

Morphological Features:

  • Strongly ribbed, evolute shell with all whorls visible
  • Ribs are typically bifurcating or trifurcating, sweeping from the umbilicus across the flanks
  • Broad, rounded venter and moderately inflated whorls
  • May show growth lines and intricate suture patterns in well-preserved specimens

Scientific Significance:

  • Perisphinctes caroli is a valuable index fossil for dating Bathonian strata
  • Its distinct morphology helps in regional correlation across Europe’s Jurassic formations
  • The species contributes to understanding ammonite evolution during the Middle Jurassic, especially within the Perisphinctid lineage

This fossil is shown with a 1cm scale rule cube, and the actual specimen pictured is the one you will receive. It was carefully selected for its completeness and visual appeal.

Authenticity Guaranteed: This is a 100% genuine fossil ammonite, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity. Ideal for fossil collectors, natural history enthusiasts, or as an outstanding display specimen.

Please see all photographs for full details and accurate sizing. This is a rare opportunity to own a top-quality Bathonian ammonite from Wiltshire, rich in geological history and scientific value.

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Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description

A stunning and rare 9″ Perisphinctes caroli fossil ammonite, collected from the Bathonian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, found near Malmesbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This exceptionally preserved specimen represents a classic ammonite genus from one of the UK’s renowned fossil-bearing regions.

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Genus: Perisphinctes
  • Species: caroli
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Originally described by d’Orbigny (1846), the genus is a major ammonite group found globally in Middle to Upper Jurassic rocks.

Geological Context:

  • Stage: Bathonian (Middle Jurassic)
  • Age: Approximately 168 to 166 million years old
  • Formation: Forest Marble or surrounding Bathonian limestones and marls
  • Location: Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine shelf dominated by calcareous sediments and oolitic facies. The Bathonian seas supported a rich diversity of ammonites, bivalves, and marine reptiles.
  • Biozone: Often associated with the Procerites and Perisphinctes zones in Bathonian ammonite stratigraphy

Morphological Features:

  • Strongly ribbed, evolute shell with all whorls visible
  • Ribs are typically bifurcating or trifurcating, sweeping from the umbilicus across the flanks
  • Broad, rounded venter and moderately inflated whorls
  • May show growth lines and intricate suture patterns in well-preserved specimens

Scientific Significance:

  • Perisphinctes caroli is a valuable index fossil for dating Bathonian strata
  • Its distinct morphology helps in regional correlation across Europe’s Jurassic formations
  • The species contributes to understanding ammonite evolution during the Middle Jurassic, especially within the Perisphinctid lineage

This fossil is shown with a 1cm scale rule cube, and the actual specimen pictured is the one you will receive. It was carefully selected for its completeness and visual appeal.

Authenticity Guaranteed: This is a 100% genuine fossil ammonite, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity. Ideal for fossil collectors, natural history enthusiasts, or as an outstanding display specimen.

Please see all photographs for full details and accurate sizing. This is a rare opportunity to own a top-quality Bathonian ammonite from Wiltshire, rich in geological history and scientific value.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

United Kingdom

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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