Ammonite Perisphinctes 9.1cm

Dimensions: 9.1cm at widest point

Ref: 3717

Perisphinctes Ammonite, fossil for sale from Madagascar. This lovely fossil measures 9.1cm at its widest measurement and has been slightly polished on top of its natural shell, which displays lovely black and caramel colours. Sourced from the Tulear region of Southern Madagascar, this well-preserved piece dates back to the Jurassic Period and is therefore approximately 163 million years old! 

Various different species of Ammonite are found in this remote location, and the seas were once full of these molluscs. Ammonites are an extinct group of marine molluscs in the sub-class of Ammonoidea of the class Cephalopod. 

This stunning ammonite comes complete with display stand, and would make a perfect collector's item or gift for fossil lovers.