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RARE Binatisphinctes comptonii Fossil Ammonite – Callovian, Jurassic – Christian Malford UK – COA – Alice Purnell Collection

RARE Binatisphinctes comptonii Fossil Ammonite – Callovian, Jurassic – Christian Malford UK – COA – Alice Purnell Collection

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Offered here is a rare and scientifically significant specimen of Binatisphinctes comptonii, an elegant fossil ammonite from the Callovian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, collected in the historically important fossil site of Christian Malford, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This carefully selected piece comes from the respected Alice Purnell Collection, and the photo shows the exact specimen you will receive.

Geological Context:

  • Species: Binatisphinctes comptonii
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Callovian (~166 to 163.5 million years ago)
  • Location: Christian Malford, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
  • Depositional Environment: Marine shelf setting with intermittent anoxic conditions; the area is renowned for finely preserved fossils from bituminous clays of the Oxford Clay Formation.

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida

Morphological Features:

Binatisphinctes comptonii is characterised by its finely ribbed, compressed and evolute shell. The ribs are moderately spaced and bifurcate regularly from the umbilical shoulder. This genus lacks strong tuberculation and presents a more streamlined and symmetrical profile compared to other coeval ammonites. This specimen preserves these diagnostic features in beautiful detail.

Biozone and Notability:

This species is frequently associated with the Jason Zone of the Lower Callovian. The Binatisphinctes genus is used in regional stratigraphy and is notable for its occurrence alongside exceptionally preserved soft-bodied fossils in the Christian Malford Lagerstätte, one of the UK’s most iconic Jurassic fossil localities.

Additional Details:

  • All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm. Full sizing visible in the listing photo.
  • From the highly regarded Alice Purnell Collection.

This is a remarkable piece of Jurassic natural history and a perfect addition to any fossil collection, educational display, or scientific reference archive.

Add this authentic ammonite to your collection today.

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Description

Offered here is a rare and scientifically significant specimen of Binatisphinctes comptonii, an elegant fossil ammonite from the Callovian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, collected in the historically important fossil site of Christian Malford, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This carefully selected piece comes from the respected Alice Purnell Collection, and the photo shows the exact specimen you will receive.

Geological Context:

  • Species: Binatisphinctes comptonii
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Callovian (~166 to 163.5 million years ago)
  • Location: Christian Malford, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
  • Depositional Environment: Marine shelf setting with intermittent anoxic conditions; the area is renowned for finely preserved fossils from bituminous clays of the Oxford Clay Formation.

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida

Morphological Features:

Binatisphinctes comptonii is characterised by its finely ribbed, compressed and evolute shell. The ribs are moderately spaced and bifurcate regularly from the umbilical shoulder. This genus lacks strong tuberculation and presents a more streamlined and symmetrical profile compared to other coeval ammonites. This specimen preserves these diagnostic features in beautiful detail.

Biozone and Notability:

This species is frequently associated with the Jason Zone of the Lower Callovian. The Binatisphinctes genus is used in regional stratigraphy and is notable for its occurrence alongside exceptionally preserved soft-bodied fossils in the Christian Malford Lagerstätte, one of the UK’s most iconic Jurassic fossil localities.

Additional Details:

  • All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm. Full sizing visible in the listing photo.
  • From the highly regarded Alice Purnell Collection.

This is a remarkable piece of Jurassic natural history and a perfect addition to any fossil collection, educational display, or scientific reference archive.

Add this authentic ammonite to your collection today.

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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