Scaphites reesidei Ammonite Fossil Middle Campanian Cretaceous Madagascar

Description

Scaphites reesidei Ammonite Fossil

## Genuine Middle Campanian ammonite from Madagascar

This Scaphites reesidei ammonite is a genuine fossil specimen from Tsiribihina in Menabe, Madagascar. Dating to the Middle Campanian stage of the Upper Cretaceous, it offers a compelling connection to the rich marine life of the late Mesozoic Era. The photographs show the exact carefully selected specimen you will receive, making it an excellent choice for collectors of ammonites, Cretaceous fossils, Madagascan geology and natural-history displays.

## Fossil type and collector appeal

Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods, related to modern squid, octopuses and nautiluses. Their shells were divided into chambers that assisted buoyancy, and their great diversity of shapes makes them enduringly popular fossils. Scaphites is especially distinctive because its shell became partly uncoiled during growth, creating a recognisable form that contrasts with the tightly coiled shells of many ammonite groups. This feature gives a Scaphites fossil strong visual interest in a display or specialist ammonite collection.

Scaphites reesidei belongs to a lineage of marine cephalopods that lived when dinosaurs still dominated the land. Its preservation within ancient marine sediment provides a direct record of life in Cretaceous seas. The fossil is both a naturally striking object and a tangible piece of Earth history, shaped by biological growth, burial and millions of years of geological change.

## Locality and geological age

– Fossil: Scaphites reesidei ammonite

– Geological stage: Middle Campanian

– Period: Upper Cretaceous

– Locality: Tsiribihina, Menabe, Madagascar

– Environment: Ancient marine sediments

The Campanian is an important interval within the Late Cretaceous, recording diverse marine ecosystems before the end of the Mesozoic Era. Madagascan ammonites are especially attractive to collectors because of their combination of scientific value, distinctive locality and authentic geological provenance. This specimen makes a meaningful addition to any collection focused on ammonites, Mesozoic life, fossil cephalopods or world fossil localities.

## Individual collector specimen

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully because they show the actual fossil supplied and its individual preservation, natural form and surface detail. Every specimen is unique, with its own authentic character. This fossil is suitable for cabinet display, a personal collection, educational use or as a memorable natural-history gift.

This fossil includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. It is offered as a genuine collector specimen, selected for its visual appeal and geological interest. Add a real Middle Campanian Scaphites reesidei ammonite from Madagascar to your collection and enjoy a tangible fragment of the Upper Cretaceous world.