RARE Goniatite Fossil – TIMANITES – Upper Devonian – Germany

Description

This listing features a rare and authentic Fossil Goniatite of the genus Timanites, collected from the Upper Devonian strata of Germany. Timanites is an extinct genus of ammonoid cephalopods, known for its elegant coiled shell and lobed sutures, which place it within the order Goniatitida.

Fossil Type & Species:

• Type: Fossilised Ammonoid (Goniatite)
• Genus: Timanites

Geological Context:

• Era: Paleozoic
• Period: Devonian
• Stage: Upper Devonian (most likely Frasnian or Famennian)
• Locality: Germany (specific locality not stated)
• Depositional Environment: Marine setting with fine silty or calcareous sedimentation ideal for preserving ammonoid shells

Morphological Features:

• Typically displays an involute shell with a narrow umbilicus
• Fine ribbing and distinct lobed sutures typical of Goniatitida
• Suture patterns used in stratigraphic correlations and evolutionary studies

Scientific Notes:

• Timanites represents one of the more refined goniatite morphotypes from the Late Devonian period
• These ammonoids are often used as index fossils due to their relatively short stratigraphic range
• Their presence indicates well-oxygenated marine basins and contributes to Devonian biozonation

Taxonomy:

• Order: Goniatitida
• Superfamily: Tornoceratoidea
• Family: Possibly Cheiloceratidae or similar groupings (depending on classification updates)
• Formally Described By: Various 19th to early 20th century paleontologists; taxonomic attribution varies by discovery

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil pictured is the exact item you will receive.

Please consult the image for exact dimensions – Scale cube = 1cm.

This stunning Devonian fossil makes an excellent acquisition for collectors, educators, or anyone with an interest in ancient marine life and the history of cephalopod evolution.