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RARE Triassic Ammonite Fossil – LONGOBARDITES CANADENSE – Toad Formation – Middle Triassic – British Columbia, Canada
£18.00
This listing features a RARE and genuine Triassic ammonite fossil of the species Longobardites canadense, recovered from the Toad Formation near the Tetsa River in Northern British Columbia, Canada. A scientifically valuable and visually striking specimen from the Middle Triassic marine ecosystem.
Fossil Type & Species:
- Type: Fossilised Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
- Species: Longobardites canadense
Geological Context:
- Era: Mesozoic
- Period: Triassic
- Stage: Middle Triassic (Anisian–Ladinian)
- Formation: Toad Formation
- Locality: Tetsa River, Northern British Columbia, Canada
- Depositional Environment: Marine basin environment characterised by deep shelf settings with invertebrate faunal assemblages
Morphological Features:
- Shell with pronounced ribbing and compressed whorls
- Distinct ventrolateral tubercles in some specimens
- Typical ceratitid suture patterns
- Medium-sized, discoidal morphology
Scientific Notes:
- Longobardites is a key ceratitid genus within Middle Triassic ammonoid faunas and is important for global correlation of Triassic strata.
- This species represents an evolutionary stage in ammonoid recovery and diversification following the end-Permian mass extinction.
Taxonomy:
- Order: Ceratitida
- Superfamily: Longobarditaceae
- Family: Longobarditidae
- Formally Described By: Described in Canadian Triassic fossil literature; genus first described by Mojsisovics
Authenticity & Display:
All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown in the photograph is the exact piece you will receive.
Please refer to the image for exact sizing – Scale cube = 1cm.
A premium addition for fossil enthusiasts, especially those focused on Triassic ammonites, marine paleontology, or Canadian fossil localities. This specimen provides both scientific value and aesthetic appeal for educational or private collections.
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Description
This listing features a RARE and genuine Triassic ammonite fossil of the species Longobardites canadense, recovered from the Toad Formation near the Tetsa River in Northern British Columbia, Canada. A scientifically valuable and visually striking specimen from the Middle Triassic marine ecosystem.
Fossil Type & Species:
- Type: Fossilised Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
- Species: Longobardites canadense
Geological Context:
- Era: Mesozoic
- Period: Triassic
- Stage: Middle Triassic (Anisian–Ladinian)
- Formation: Toad Formation
- Locality: Tetsa River, Northern British Columbia, Canada
- Depositional Environment: Marine basin environment characterised by deep shelf settings with invertebrate faunal assemblages
Morphological Features:
- Shell with pronounced ribbing and compressed whorls
- Distinct ventrolateral tubercles in some specimens
- Typical ceratitid suture patterns
- Medium-sized, discoidal morphology
Scientific Notes:
- Longobardites is a key ceratitid genus within Middle Triassic ammonoid faunas and is important for global correlation of Triassic strata.
- This species represents an evolutionary stage in ammonoid recovery and diversification following the end-Permian mass extinction.
Taxonomy:
- Order: Ceratitida
- Superfamily: Longobarditaceae
- Family: Longobarditidae
- Formally Described By: Described in Canadian Triassic fossil literature; genus first described by Mojsisovics
Authenticity & Display:
All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown in the photograph is the exact piece you will receive.
Please refer to the image for exact sizing – Scale cube = 1cm.
A premium addition for fossil enthusiasts, especially those focused on Triassic ammonites, marine paleontology, or Canadian fossil localities. This specimen provides both scientific value and aesthetic appeal for educational or private collections.
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