RARE Triassic Ammonite Fossil – LONGOBARDITES CANADENSE – Toad Formation – Middle Triassic – British Columbia, Canada

Description This listing features a RARE and genuine Triassic ammonite fossil of the species Longobardites canadense, recovered from the Toad Formation near the Tetsa River in Northern British Columbia, Canada. A scientifically valuable and visually striking specimen from the Middle Triassic marine ecosystem. Fossil Type & Species: Type: Fossilised Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod) Species: Longobardites canadense Geological Context: Era: Mesozoic Period: Triassic Stage: Middle Triassic (Anisian–Ladinian) Formation: Toad Formation Locality: Tetsa River, Northern British Columbia, Canada Depositional Environment: Marine basin environment characterised by deep shelf settings with invertebrate faunal assemblages Morphological Features: Shell with pronounced ribbing and compressed whorls Distinct ventrolateral tubercles in some specimens Typical ceratitid suture patterns Medium-sized, discoidal morphology Scientific Notes: Longobardites is a key ceratitid genus within Middle Triassic ammonoid faunas and is important for global correlation of Triassic strata. This species represents an evolutionary stage in ammonoid recovery and diversification following the end-Permian mass extinction. Taxonomy: Order: Ceratitida Superfamily: Longobarditaceae Family: Longobarditidae Formally Described By: Described in Canadian Triassic fossil literature; genus first described by Mojsisovics Authenticity & Display: All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown in the photograph is the exact piece you will receive. Please refer to the image for exact sizing – Scale cube = 1cm. A premium addition for fossil enthusiasts, especially those focused on Triassic ammonites, marine paleontology, or Canadian fossil localities. This specimen provides both scientific value and aesthetic appeal for educational or private collections.