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Rare Fossil Ammonite Perisphinctes plicatilis Jurassic Callovian Jura Mountains France | Authentic Fossil
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Rare Fossil Ammonite Perisphinctes plicatilis Jurassic Callovian Jura Mountains France | Authentic Fossil

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This listing features a rare and scientifically important fossil of Perisphinctes plicatilis, a prominent ammonite species from the Upper Callovian stage of the Middle Jurassic. This beautifully preserved specimen was collected from the Jura Mountains, France—a region that gave its name to the entire Jurassic period and is world-famous for its richly fossiliferous limestone beds.

Geological Context:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct marine cephalopod related to modern squid and cuttlefish)
  • Species: Perisphinctes plicatilis (de Serres, 1853)
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Geological Stage: Upper Callovian (c. 162.5 to 161.2 million years ago)
  • Formation: Bedded limestones of the Jura platform
  • Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine carbonate platform

Perisphinctes is a well-known genus of Middle and Late Jurassic ammonites, and P. plicatilis serves as a key species for biostratigraphic correlations. It is the index species for the Plicatilis Zone, one of the most important ammonite zones in the European Callovian sequence.

Morphology & Notable Features:

  • Strongly evolute shell with all whorls visible
  • Robust, widely spaced primary ribs that bifurcate mid-flank
  • Slightly rounded to angular venter without a keel
  • Wide umbilicus and compressed whorl profile
  • Highly recognisable due to its ribbing and stratigraphic value

Biozone Association: Perisphinctes plicatilis defines the Plicatilis Biozone of the Upper Callovian and is a fundamental zonal marker in the Middle Jurassic ammonite biostratigraphy of Europe.

Specimen Details:

  • Origin: Jura Mountains, France
  • Age: Upper Callovian Stage, Middle Jurassic (~161.5 million years old)
  • Scale: Scale rule square/cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photo for exact sizing
  • Condition: Carefully selected for completeness, detail, and stratigraphic significance
  • Photo: The item shown is the exact fossil you will receive

Certification & Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Each fossil is hand-picked for its scientific value, visual quality, and educational potential.

This rare Perisphinctes plicatilis ammonite is an iconic piece from the Middle Jurassic seas of Europe, perfect for advanced collectors, museums, and educational institutions looking to preserve and display a key biostratigraphic marker from the heart of the Jurassic system.

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Description

This listing features a rare and scientifically important fossil of Perisphinctes plicatilis, a prominent ammonite species from the Upper Callovian stage of the Middle Jurassic. This beautifully preserved specimen was collected from the Jura Mountains, France—a region that gave its name to the entire Jurassic period and is world-famous for its richly fossiliferous limestone beds.

Geological Context:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct marine cephalopod related to modern squid and cuttlefish)
  • Species: Perisphinctes plicatilis (de Serres, 1853)
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Geological Stage: Upper Callovian (c. 162.5 to 161.2 million years ago)
  • Formation: Bedded limestones of the Jura platform
  • Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine carbonate platform

Perisphinctes is a well-known genus of Middle and Late Jurassic ammonites, and P. plicatilis serves as a key species for biostratigraphic correlations. It is the index species for the Plicatilis Zone, one of the most important ammonite zones in the European Callovian sequence.

Morphology & Notable Features:

  • Strongly evolute shell with all whorls visible
  • Robust, widely spaced primary ribs that bifurcate mid-flank
  • Slightly rounded to angular venter without a keel
  • Wide umbilicus and compressed whorl profile
  • Highly recognisable due to its ribbing and stratigraphic value

Biozone Association: Perisphinctes plicatilis defines the Plicatilis Biozone of the Upper Callovian and is a fundamental zonal marker in the Middle Jurassic ammonite biostratigraphy of Europe.

Specimen Details:

  • Origin: Jura Mountains, France
  • Age: Upper Callovian Stage, Middle Jurassic (~161.5 million years old)
  • Scale: Scale rule square/cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photo for exact sizing
  • Condition: Carefully selected for completeness, detail, and stratigraphic significance
  • Photo: The item shown is the exact fossil you will receive

Certification & Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Each fossil is hand-picked for its scientific value, visual quality, and educational potential.

This rare Perisphinctes plicatilis ammonite is an iconic piece from the Middle Jurassic seas of Europe, perfect for advanced collectors, museums, and educational institutions looking to preserve and display a key biostratigraphic marker from the heart of the Jurassic system.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

France

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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