Amaltheus stokesi Somerset Fossil Ammonite, Aalenian Jurassic, Ilminster UK – Genuine Specimen with COA


£ 36.00

Offered here is an excellent Amaltheus stokesi fossil ammonite. This specimen
originates from the Jurassic Period, making it an impressive addition to any fossil collection.

Taxonomic Classification:


• Genus: Amaltheus
• Species: stokesi
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Eoderoceratoidea
• Family: Amaltheidae
• First described in the 19th century, Amaltheus stokesi is a distinctive and stratigraphically important ammonite species

Geological Context:


• Stage: Aalenian, Jurassic
• Biozone: Amaltheus stokesi Zone (or Amaltheus margaritatus Zone depending on local correlation)
• Age: Approximately 190 million years old
• Location: Ilminster, Somerset, UK
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf, with deposition of fine-grained limestones and marls ideal for fossil preservation

Morphological Features:


• Evolute coiling with wide umbilicus and visible inner whorls
• Delicately ribbed flanks, often bifurcating or branching toward the venter
• Narrow venter with occasional faint keel
• May preserve fine growth lines and suture patterns in detail

Notable Scientific Value:


• Amaltheus stokesi is a key index fossil for the Aalenian, Jurassic globally
• Its distinct morphology and widespread distribution make it a valuable species for regional and international correlation of Lower Jurassic rocks
• The Ilminster area is well known for providing high-quality fossil specimens from the Jurassic seas of southern England

The specimen is pictured with a 1cm scale cube for accurate measurement. The exact fossil shown in the photo is the one you will receive, selected for both scientific interest and display quality.

Authenticity Guaranteed: All of our fossils are 100% genuine natural specimens, and every purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Ideal for display, study, or as part of a high-quality fossil collection.

Please examine all photos for condition and size reference. A superb opportunity to acquire a scientifically important and aesthetically beautiful ammonite from Britain’s Jurassic past.