Description
A rare and scientifically valuable specimen of Semenovites (Anahoplites) litskovi, an extinct genus of heteromorph ammonite from the Upper Albian stage of the Cretaceous Period, recovered from the fossil-rich sediments of Kazakhstan.
This ammonite belongs to a group known for their ornate ribbing and evolutionary significance in the Late Early Cretaceous. The species displays a distinctive compressed and involute shell with dense, slightly sinuous ribbing and finely sculptured ornamentation.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The photo shows the actual specimen you will receive. The scale cube in the image represents 1cm. Full sizing and visual inspection can be confirmed from the photograph.
Geological and Taxonomic Information:
- Genus: Semenovites (subgenus of Anahoplites)
- Species: Semenovites (Anahoplites) litskovi
- Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
- Age: Cretaceous, Upper Albian (~105 to 100 million years ago)
- Location: Kazakhstan
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine epicontinental seas
- Geological Stage: Upper Albian
Taxonomic Classification:
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Hoplitoidea
- Family: Hoplitidae
- Genus: Semenovites (Anahoplites)
Morphology & Notable Features:
- Strongly ribbed and compressed shell morphology
- Involute coiling with keeled venter
- Ornamentation includes bifurcating ribs that enhance identification
- Represents an important evolutionary stage in ammonite development
Scientific & Collector Significance:
Semenovites (Anahoplites) litskovi is significant in Cretaceous ammonite biostratigraphy and is useful in regional correlation of Upper Albian sequences. These ammonites are relatively scarce and highly sought after by both scientific institutions and private collectors.
This fossil is ideal for academic research, public display, or as a collector’s centrepiece.
Specimen Details:
- Approximate Size: Refer to scale cube in photograph
- Condition: Professionally cleaned and conserved
- Origin: Kazakhstan
- Includes: Certificate of Authenticity
Ideal For:
- Serious fossil and ammonite collectors
- Educational institutions and museums
- Geology or paleontology enthusiasts
- Scientific reference and stratigraphic studies
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