Description
An exceptionally rare fossil ammonite specimen of Kachpurites cheremkhensis, originating from the Hauterivian Stage of the Early Cretaceous, discovered in the Saratov Region of Russia. This unique piece is part of the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, known for its scientifically curated and historically significant fossil specimens.
Kachpurites cheremkhensis belongs to the family Perisphinctidae, within the superfamily Perisphinctoidea, and is recognised for its distinctive shell morphology. This genus is typically associated with cold-water epicontinental marine environments of the Russian Platform during the Hauterivian.
Geological & Scientific Details:
- Scientific Name: Kachpurites cheremkhensis
- Fossil Type: Ammonite
- Geological Period: Early Cretaceous
- Geological Stage: Hauterivian (~132–129 million years ago)
- Location Found: Saratov, Russia
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
- Family: Perisphinctidae
- Morphological Features: Moderately evolute shell, pronounced ribbing with bifurcating ribs, discoidal form
- Biozone Association: Likely part of ammonite zones relevant to Russian Hauterivian regional stratigraphy
- Depositional Environment: Marine shelf to slope settings; calcareous clay and marl deposits associated with relatively low-energy, oxygenated environments
This species is significant in biostratigraphic zonation and contributes to understanding Early Cretaceous ammonite diversity in northern Tethyan and Boreal seas.
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Please Note:
- Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – please see photo for exact size
- The fossil pictured is the actual specimen you will receive
- From the distinguished Alice Purnell Collection, perfect for academic study, advanced collectors, and museum-grade fossil curation
A scientifically important and rare ammonite fossil from an iconic Russian Cretaceous locality – a true collector’s piece with excellent provenance.
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