Rare Permian Ammonite Metalegoceras sundaicum Fossil Lower Permian East Timor

Description

Rare Permian Ammonite Fossil

This listing presents a rare fossil identified as Metalegoceras sundaicum, a Lower Permian ammonite from East Timor, Indonesia. Its scientific name and geological placement make it an appealing addition for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, palaeontology students and anyone interested in the ancient geological history of Southeast Asia. The product name identifies this piece as a rare Permian ammonite, while the supplied identification places it specifically within the Lower Permian.

Identification and Geological Context

Metalegoceras sundaicum belongs to the ammonite fossil group, an important part of the fossil record of ancient marine cephalopods. Ammonites are recognised for their coiled shells and are widely studied because their changing forms provide valuable information about past marine environments and geological time. This specimen is identified as Lower Permian, placing it within the early part of the Permian Period.

The Permian was a major interval in Earth history, following the Carboniferous and preceding the Triassic. During this time, marine ecosystems contained a wide variety of shelled organisms, including ammonoid cephalopods. Fossils from this period are of particular interest because they document life before the end-Permian extinction and help illustrate the long-term development of ancient marine faunas. The identification Metalegoceras sundaicum gives this specimen a specific scientific interest beyond being a decorative fossil.

Locality

The recorded locality for this fossil is East Timor, Indonesia. East Timor specimens are sought after by collectors interested in Southeast Asian geology and the fossil history of the region. The locality, combined with the Lower Permian identification, provides useful geological context for display, study and collection cataloguing.

Collector and Display Appeal

This fossil is suited to a personal ammonite collection, educational display, natural-history cabinet or geology-themed interior. Its named identification makes it especially suitable for collectors who prefer specimens with a documented taxonomic designation rather than an unidentified fossil. It can also serve as a conversation piece for those interested in Permian life, ammonites and the changing environments represented in the geological record.

The supplied photographs are intended to show the individual specimen offered in this listing. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s presentation and available size reference. The listed identification is Metalegoceras sundaicum, with the geological designation Lower Permian and the locality East Timor, Indonesia.