Description
A RARE Spathites chispaensis ammonite fossil from the Lower Turonian stage of the Late Cretaceous, found in the fossil-rich sediments of Haute Provence, France.
Spathites chispaensis belongs to the Acanthoceratidae family and is characterised by its compressed shell, well-developed ribbing, and a prominent keel. This specimen is a beautifully preserved example of this iconic genus, displaying the intricate suture patterns and ornamental ribbing typical of Turonian ammonites.
You will receive the exact fossil shown in the listing photos, and a scale cube with 1cm squares is included for accurate size reference.
As with all of our items, this fossil is a 100% genuine specimen, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Geological & Scientific Information:
- Species: Spathites chispaensis
- Type: Fossil Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
- Geological Period: Cretaceous
- Stage: Lower Turonian (approx. 93.9 – 89.8 million years ago)
- Location Found: Haute Provence, France
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Acanthoceratoidea
- Family: Acanthoceratidae
- Morphology Features: Compressed, involute shell with straight to slightly curved ribbing; strong ventrolateral tubercles; narrow keel; clearly visible suture lines
- Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow epicontinental seas; part of a carbonate platform with intermittent marls and limestone beds, rich in ammonite fauna
- Biozone: Typically associated with the Mammites nodosoides ammonite zone, a widely used stratigraphic marker in the Lower Turonian of Europe and North Africa
- Scientific Notes: Originally described in Turonian faunal surveys from Mexico and Europe, Spathites species are crucial for fine-scale biostratigraphic zonation within the mid-Cretaceous.
Why This Fossil Is Special:
This is a museum-quality example of Spathites chispaensis, distinguished by its sharp ribbing and strong keeling. Its preservation and provenance make it ideal for both collectors and educational institutions seeking to represent the diversity of Turonian marine life.
Why Buy From Us?
- 100% authentic fossils, expertly verified
- Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
- You receive the exact specimen pictured
- Ideal for collectors, educators, display, and gifts
Own a beautifully preserved ammonite from the Cretaceous seas of southern France—a genuine and rare piece of palaeontological history.
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