VERY RARE: Spathites (Jeanrogericeras) subconciiliatus Fossil Ammonite – Lower Turonian, Cretaceous – Spain – From Alice Purnell Collection

Description

This listing features a VERY RARE Spathites (Jeanrogericeras) subconciiliatus fossil ammonite, from the Lower Turonian stage of the Cretaceous Period (~94 to 90 million years ago). This exceptional specimen was discovered at Soria Burgos, Spain, a geologically important locality for mid-Late Cretaceous marine faunas.

Spathites, including the subgenus Jeanrogericeras, are part of the Acanthoceratidae family, known for their ornate shell structures, often displaying prominent ribbing and keels. These ammonites were free-swimming nektonic organisms inhabiting the epicontinental seas of the Cretaceous, contributing significantly to global biostratigraphic correlations and paleoenvironmental reconstructions.

This fossil has been expertly curated from the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, known for high-quality and well-documented specimens. The image shows the exact specimen you will receive, and the scale cube (1cm) provides an accurate size reference. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with the purchase.

Key Details:

• Species: Spathites (Jeanrogericeras) subconciiliatus
• Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
• Geological Period: Lower Turonian, Cretaceous (~94–90 million years ago)
• Location Found: Soria Burgos, Spain
• Size: Please refer to scale cube in photo
• Authenticity: 100% Genuine – Certificate of Authenticity included
• Photo: What you see is what you get – exact specimen shown

Scientific and Collector Importance: This rare species holds particular importance in Turonian stage ammonite zonation schemes and is of great interest to researchers and collectors focusing on the evolutionary lineage of mid-Cretaceous ammonites. Its distinctive morphological features make it a standout piece in any serious fossil collection.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Don’t miss the opportunity to add this rare Lower Turonian Spathites (Jeanrogericeras) ammonite fossil to your collection – a truly beautiful and scientifically meaningful piece from the ancient seas of Spain.