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RARE Perisphinctes (Dichotomosphinctes) elizabethae Fossil Ammonite – Middle Oxfordian, Jurassic – Charente, France | Authentic Specimen
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RARE Perisphinctes (Dichotomosphinctes) elizabethae Fossil Ammonite – Middle Oxfordian, Jurassic – Charente, France | Authentic Specimen

Original price was: £36.00.Current price is: £32.40.

This listing is for a RARE and beautifully preserved fossil ammonite – Perisphinctes (Dichotomosphinctes) elizabethae, collected from the Middle Oxfordian Stage of the Jurassic Period, in Charente, France. This specimen is a classic example of the elegant ribbing and open coiling that define the Perisphinctid lineage and is highly desirable for both collectors and scientific study.

All of our fossils are 100% genuine and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The exact specimen shown in the photos is the one you will receive. Please see the photo with a 1cm scale cube for accurate sizing.

Fossil Overview:

  • Scientific Name: Perisphinctes (Dichotomosphinctes) elizabethae
  • Common Name: Jurassic Fossil Ammonite
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Middle Oxfordian (~160–157 million years ago)
  • Location: Charente, France
  • Preservation Type: Body fossil in limestone or marl
  • Size: See scale in photo

Geological & Depositional Environment:

This ammonite was preserved in marine sedimentary rocks deposited during the Middle Oxfordian, a time of widespread carbonate platform development across Western Europe. The Charente region was covered by a shallow, warm epicontinental sea where sedimentation of fine calcareous muds and marls allowed for the exceptional preservation of marine fauna.

The Oxfordian is particularly noted for its rich ammonite fauna, with Perisphinctes species serving as key biostratigraphic index fossils that help geologists correlate rock layers across regions.

Taxonomy & Classification:

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Mollusca
  • Class: Cephalopoda
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Genus: Perisphinctes
  • Subgenus: Dichotomosphinctes
  • Species: elizabethae

Morphological Features:

Perisphinctes (Dichotomosphinctes) elizabethae is characterised by:

  • A moderately evolute shell
  • Prominent, bifurcating ribs extending from the umbilical shoulder
  • A rounded venter and flat flanks
  • Fine ribbing detail reflecting growth stages
  • Symmetrical coiling and elegant whorl expansion

These features suggest the animal was a nektonic predator, swimming freely in the open marine environment and preying on smaller organisms.

Notable Aspects:

  • Well-preserved classic Middle Oxfordian ammonite
  • Elegant, ribbed ornamentation ideal for study or display
  • Collected from a fossil-rich limestone/marl formation in southwest France
  • Useful for educational and biostratigraphic purposes

Why Buy From Us?

  • All specimens are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced
  • Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • The exact fossil shown is the one you’ll receive
  • Professionally packaged and dispatched promptly

Own a scientifically valuable and beautifully preserved ammonite from the Jurassic seas of France with this authentic Perisphinctes (Dichotomosphinctes) elizabethae specimen — a true showcase piece of palaeontology and geological history.

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Description

This listing is for a RARE and beautifully preserved fossil ammonite – Perisphinctes (Dichotomosphinctes) elizabethae, collected from the Middle Oxfordian Stage of the Jurassic Period, in Charente, France. This specimen is a classic example of the elegant ribbing and open coiling that define the Perisphinctid lineage and is highly desirable for both collectors and scientific study.

All of our fossils are 100% genuine and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The exact specimen shown in the photos is the one you will receive. Please see the photo with a 1cm scale cube for accurate sizing.

Fossil Overview:

  • Scientific Name: Perisphinctes (Dichotomosphinctes) elizabethae
  • Common Name: Jurassic Fossil Ammonite
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Middle Oxfordian (~160–157 million years ago)
  • Location: Charente, France
  • Preservation Type: Body fossil in limestone or marl
  • Size: See scale in photo

Geological & Depositional Environment:

This ammonite was preserved in marine sedimentary rocks deposited during the Middle Oxfordian, a time of widespread carbonate platform development across Western Europe. The Charente region was covered by a shallow, warm epicontinental sea where sedimentation of fine calcareous muds and marls allowed for the exceptional preservation of marine fauna.

The Oxfordian is particularly noted for its rich ammonite fauna, with Perisphinctes species serving as key biostratigraphic index fossils that help geologists correlate rock layers across regions.

Taxonomy & Classification:

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Mollusca
  • Class: Cephalopoda
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Genus: Perisphinctes
  • Subgenus: Dichotomosphinctes
  • Species: elizabethae

Morphological Features:

Perisphinctes (Dichotomosphinctes) elizabethae is characterised by:

  • A moderately evolute shell
  • Prominent, bifurcating ribs extending from the umbilical shoulder
  • A rounded venter and flat flanks
  • Fine ribbing detail reflecting growth stages
  • Symmetrical coiling and elegant whorl expansion

These features suggest the animal was a nektonic predator, swimming freely in the open marine environment and preying on smaller organisms.

Notable Aspects:

  • Well-preserved classic Middle Oxfordian ammonite
  • Elegant, ribbed ornamentation ideal for study or display
  • Collected from a fossil-rich limestone/marl formation in southwest France
  • Useful for educational and biostratigraphic purposes

Why Buy From Us?

  • All specimens are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced
  • Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • The exact fossil shown is the one you’ll receive
  • Professionally packaged and dispatched promptly

Own a scientifically valuable and beautifully preserved ammonite from the Jurassic seas of France with this authentic Perisphinctes (Dichotomosphinctes) elizabethae specimen — a true showcase piece of palaeontology and geological history.

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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