Description
A scientifically notable and rare fossil ammonite, Epicarinites sandbergeri, from the Upper Devonian of Morocco, now available from the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection. This fossil represents a unique example from one of the final stages of ammonoid diversity before the significant extinction events of the late Paleozoic.
Epicarinites sandbergeri is recognised for its compressed, evolute shell and ornate ribbing. The whorls are generally exposed and exhibit a characteristic flat-sided morphology with delicate ornamentation—features that make it highly collectible and academically valuable.
Geological & Scientific Details:
- Scientific Name: Epicarinites sandbergeri
- Fossil Type: Ammonite
- Geological Period: Devonian
- Geological Stage: Upper Devonian (Frasnian to Famennian)
- Location Found: Morocco
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Tornocerataceae
- Family: Tornoceratidae
- Morphological Features: Evolute shell, flat whorls, finely ribbed ornamentation, compressed form
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf, associated with carbonate platforms and basin margin deposits
- Notable Biozone: Often found within strata associated with ammonoid-rich biostratigraphic zones used for dating Upper Devonian marine sequences
This ammonite provides a direct link to the rich marine ecosystems of the late Devonian and is suitable for fossil enthusiasts, educational use, or collectors interested in pre-Mesozoic ammonoids.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Please Note:
- Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – please refer to photos for full sizing
- The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive
- Part of the authenticated and curated Alice Purnell Collection, offering trusted provenance and scientific relevance
A fine example of pre-Mesozoic ammonite preservation, from a classic Devonian location in North Africa.
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