RARE Triassic Ammonite Fossil – NEODALMATITES INTORNATUS – Toad Formation – Middle Triassic – British Columbia, Canada

Description

This listing features a RARE and genuine Triassic ammonite fossil of the species Neodalmatites intornatus, recovered from the Toad Formation near the Tetsa River in Northern British Columbia, Canada. This specimen represents a captivating chapter of early Mesozoic marine life.

Fossil Type & Species:

• Type: Fossilised Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
• Species: Neodalmatites intornatus

Geological Context:

• Era: Mesozoic
• Period: Triassic
• Stage: Middle Triassic (likely Anisian to Ladinian)
• Formation: Toad Formation
• Locality: Tetsa River, Northern British Columbia, Canada
• Depositional Environment: Marine shelf to basin setting, rich in marine invertebrates

Morphological Features:

• Moderately involute shell with distinct ribbing patterns
• Smooth to faintly ribbed flanks with fine growth lines
• Distinct suture patterns indicative of Triassic ceratitid lineages

Scientific Notes:

• Neodalmatites intornatus is an important biostratigraphic ammonoid, aiding in the correlation of marine Triassic rocks across Western Canada.
• Represents part of a diverse faunal assemblage adapted to the recovery seas following the end-Permian extinction.

Taxonomy:

• Order: Ceratitida
• Superfamily: Ceratitaceae
• Family: Tirolitidae
• Formally Described By: Mojsisovics (genus), species descriptions vary and are attributed in the literature to Canadian Triassic specialists

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.

An exceptional fossil for collectors of early Mesozoic life, ammonite diversity, or rare Canadian marine fossils – ideal for natural history displays, education, or unique collections.