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RARE Fossil Ammonite NEOCRASPEDITES SIMILIS – Hauterivian, Cretaceous: Isle of Wight, UK – Genuine & Certified
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RARE Fossil Ammonite NEOCRASPEDITES SIMILIS – Hauterivian, Cretaceous: Isle of Wight, UK – Genuine & Certified

£60.00

This listing features a rare and well-preserved fossil specimen of Neocraspedites similis, an ammonite from the Hauterivian stage of the Early Cretaceous period. This particular piece was discovered on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom—a locality renowned for its rich and diverse Mesozoic marine fossil record.

Neocraspedites is a genus of extinct ammonoid cephalopods, belonging to the family Polyptychitidae within the superfamily Perisphinctoidea, and order Ammonitida. These ammonites are typically characterised by their involute shells, compressed and moderately ornamented whorls, and strong ribbing patterns, features which helped them thrive in mid- to shallow-marine settings.

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Scientific Name: Neocraspedites similis
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
  • Geological Period: Cretaceous
  • Stage: Hauterivian (approx. 132–129 million years ago)
  • Location Found: Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Polyptychitidae
  • Morphological Features: Involute coiling, strong ribbing, compressed shell profile
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine environment with carbonate-rich sedimentation typical of Early Cretaceous southern England

This ammonite is a rare representative of the Hauterivian faunal stage in the UK and provides valuable insight into Early Cretaceous cephalopod evolution and palaeoenvironmental conditions.

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

Please Note:

  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – full sizing is visible in the photo
  • You will receive the exact fossil pictured – carefully selected for scientific accuracy, preservation quality, and aesthetic appeal

A must-have for any serious fossil enthusiast, collector, or educational display, this Neocraspedites similis ammonite from the Isle of Wight offers a stunning piece of Britain’s ancient marine heritage.

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This listing features a rare and well-preserved fossil specimen of Neocraspedites similis, an ammonite from the Hauterivian stage of the Early Cretaceous period. This particular piece was discovered on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom—a locality renowned for its rich and diverse Mesozoic marine fossil record.

Neocraspedites is a genus of extinct ammonoid cephalopods, belonging to the family Polyptychitidae within the superfamily Perisphinctoidea, and order Ammonitida. These ammonites are typically characterised by their involute shells, compressed and moderately ornamented whorls, and strong ribbing patterns, features which helped them thrive in mid- to shallow-marine settings.

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Scientific Name: Neocraspedites similis
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
  • Geological Period: Cretaceous
  • Stage: Hauterivian (approx. 132–129 million years ago)
  • Location Found: Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Polyptychitidae
  • Morphological Features: Involute coiling, strong ribbing, compressed shell profile
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine environment with carbonate-rich sedimentation typical of Early Cretaceous southern England

This ammonite is a rare representative of the Hauterivian faunal stage in the UK and provides valuable insight into Early Cretaceous cephalopod evolution and palaeoenvironmental conditions.

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

Please Note:

  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – full sizing is visible in the photo
  • You will receive the exact fossil pictured – carefully selected for scientific accuracy, preservation quality, and aesthetic appeal

A must-have for any serious fossil enthusiast, collector, or educational display, this Neocraspedites similis ammonite from the Isle of Wight offers a stunning piece of Britain’s ancient marine heritage.

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

United Kingdom

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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