Description
Presenting a RARE Staufenia staufensis ammonite fossil, an excellent and scientifically significant specimen from the Upper Aalenian stage of the Middle Jurassic, discovered near Eschach, Germany.
This ammonite belongs to the genus Staufenia, a member of the family Sonniniidae. It is well known for its finely ribbed and moderately evolute shell structure, often with strong ventrolateral tubercles and a keel. Staufenia staufensis is used in biostratigraphy to identify zones within the Aalenian and is a prized species for both collectors and researchers due to its stratigraphic importance and striking preservation.
You will receive the exact fossil shown in the photos, with a scale cube (1cm squares) included for accurate sizing. As always, all of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens, and your purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Geological & Scientific Information:
- Species: Staufenia staufensis
- Type: Fossil Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod mollusc)
- Geological Period: Jurassic
- Stage: Upper Aalenian (approx. 171 – 170 million years ago)
- Location Found: Eschach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Hammatoceratoidea
- Family: Sonniniidae
- Morphology Features: Moderately evolute shell, fine radial ribbing, ventrolateral tubercles, narrow keel, open umbilicus
- Biozone: Associated with the Staufenia staufensis Zone, a key marker within the upper Aalenian sequence
- Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental marine shelf, with sedimentary environments dominated by marl and limestone; indicative of oxygenated benthic conditions
- Scientific Significance: Staufenia staufensis is a zonal index ammonite for the Aalenian and plays a central role in Middle Jurassic European biostratigraphy
Additional Notes:
Specimens of Staufenia staufensis are increasingly rare on the market, especially in such well-preserved condition. This fossil offers an excellent opportunity for collectors, educators, and palaeontological enthusiasts to acquire a piece of ammonite history that also serves as a biostratigraphic marker for the Middle Jurassic.
Why Buy From Us?
- 100% genuine fossils, expertly sourced and verified
- Each specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
- You receive the exact specimen pictured
- Ideal for museum-quality collections, display, study, or as a unique gift
Add this beautiful Staufenia staufensis fossil ammonite to your collection—a timeless relic from the Jurassic seas of ancient Germany.
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