Ceratites spinosus

Ceratites | Fossil

Ceratites spinosus

Ceratites

An ammonite that lived in the Middle Triassic (approx. 250 million - 220 million years ago). If you magnify the suture line, you can confirm that small serrations are further carved into the saddles.

C. spinosus species.

Ceratites spinosus Ceratites spinosus
Ceratites spinosus Ceratites spinosus
Ceratites spinosus
Specs
Period
Middle Triassic (approx. 250 million - 220 million years ago)
Size
112 x 95 x 49mm
Locality
Würzburg, Germany.
Acquisition

I was looking for a Ceratites about 10cm in diameter where I could clearly observe the suture lines.
Purchased at the 31st Tokyo International Mineral Fair in June 2018.

Date Acquired
June 2018
Purchase Price
5,000 JPY
Acquired from
Peter Pittmann Fossilen. (The 31st Tokyo International Mineral Fair)

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