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Rare Craspedodiscus discofalcatus Fossil Ammonite – Lower Barremian, Cretaceous, Thorene Alps Maritime France – Genuine + COA
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Rare Craspedodiscus discofalcatus Fossil Ammonite – Lower Barremian, Cretaceous, Thorene Alps Maritime France – Genuine + COA

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A rare and beautifully preserved Craspedodiscus discofalcatus Fossil Ammonite, from the Lower Barremian Stage of the Cretaceous Period, collected at Thorene, Alpes-Maritimes, France. This ammonite is a distinctive species with finely ribbed ornamentation and elegant shell structure, making it an excellent specimen for collectors and natural history enthusiasts. The exact fossil pictured is the one you will receive, and it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Species: Craspedodiscus discofalcatus
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Neocomitidae

Geological Context:

  • Period: Cretaceous
  • Epoch/Stage: Lower Cretaceous – Barremian (approx. 129.4 to 125 million years ago)
  • Biozone: Associated with Craspedodiscus faunas of the Lower Barremian, significant for ammonite zonal stratigraphy in SE France
  • Depositional Environment: Marine platform deposits of limestones and marls, highly favourable to ammonite preservation

Locality:

  • Region: Thorene, Alpes-Maritimes, France
  • Formation: Barremian limestone and marl sequences of the Provence Basin

Morphology & Features:

  • Moderately evolute shell with wide umbilicus
  • Fine, dense ribbing extending continuously across the flanks and venter
  • Symmetrical, compressed whorls with elegant ornamentation
  • Distinctive rib structure diagnostic of Craspedodiscus discofalcatus

Scientific Notes:

  • Craspedodiscus discofalcatus was first described in the 19th century during detailed studies of Cretaceous ammonite faunas of France
  • This species is an important biostratigraphic marker for the Lower Barremian

Notable Details:

  • Excellent preservation with clear ribbing and natural detail
  • 100% genuine specimen, unrestored
  • Scale Reference: Each square or cube = 1cm. Please check the photo for accurate fossil size

Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with every purchase. The fossil shown in the photo is the exact one you will receive.

 

This Craspedodiscus discofalcatus ammonite is a rare and scientifically valuable specimen, perfect for collectors, educational use, or display.

 

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Description

A rare and beautifully preserved Craspedodiscus discofalcatus Fossil Ammonite, from the Lower Barremian Stage of the Cretaceous Period, collected at Thorene, Alpes-Maritimes, France. This ammonite is a distinctive species with finely ribbed ornamentation and elegant shell structure, making it an excellent specimen for collectors and natural history enthusiasts. The exact fossil pictured is the one you will receive, and it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Species: Craspedodiscus discofalcatus
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Neocomitidae

Geological Context:

  • Period: Cretaceous
  • Epoch/Stage: Lower Cretaceous – Barremian (approx. 129.4 to 125 million years ago)
  • Biozone: Associated with Craspedodiscus faunas of the Lower Barremian, significant for ammonite zonal stratigraphy in SE France
  • Depositional Environment: Marine platform deposits of limestones and marls, highly favourable to ammonite preservation

Locality:

  • Region: Thorene, Alpes-Maritimes, France
  • Formation: Barremian limestone and marl sequences of the Provence Basin

Morphology & Features:

  • Moderately evolute shell with wide umbilicus
  • Fine, dense ribbing extending continuously across the flanks and venter
  • Symmetrical, compressed whorls with elegant ornamentation
  • Distinctive rib structure diagnostic of Craspedodiscus discofalcatus

Scientific Notes:

  • Craspedodiscus discofalcatus was first described in the 19th century during detailed studies of Cretaceous ammonite faunas of France
  • This species is an important biostratigraphic marker for the Lower Barremian

Notable Details:

  • Excellent preservation with clear ribbing and natural detail
  • 100% genuine specimen, unrestored
  • Scale Reference: Each square or cube = 1cm. Please check the photo for accurate fossil size

Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with every purchase. The fossil shown in the photo is the exact one you will receive.

 

This Craspedodiscus discofalcatus ammonite is a rare and scientifically valuable specimen, perfect for collectors, educational use, or display.

 

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

France

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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