Description This listing features a rare and scientifically interesting fossil specimen of Menuites sp., a heteromorph ammonite from the Lower Maastrichtian stage of the Late Cretaceous period. The specimen was discovered in Madagascar, a region known for its excellent preservation of diverse ammonite fauna. Menuites belongs to the family Pachydiscidae, within the superfamily Desmoceratoidea and the order Ammonitida. These ammonites are typically recognised by their moderately involute shells with rounded whorls and fine ribbing, often exhibiting faint tuberculation or ornamentation depending on the species. Geological & Scientific Details: Scientific Name: Menuites sp. Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod) Geological Period: Cretaceous Stage: Lower Maastrichtian (approx. 72–70 million years ago) Location Found: Madagascar Order: Ammonitida Superfamily: Desmoceratoidea Family: Pachydiscidae Morphological Features: Rounded whorls, ribbed shell, potential weak tuberculation Depositional Environment: Shallow marine carbonate platform typical of Late Cretaceous Madagascar This fossil is not only a captivating collector’s item but also an informative specimen for those interested in the diversity and adaptation of ammonites near the close of the Mesozoic Era. Madagascar’s Maastrichtian marine deposits provide a globally important window into the latest stages of ammonite evolution. All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Please Note: Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – full sizing is visible in the photo You will receive the exact fossil pictured – carefully selected for scientific significance, preservation, and aesthetic display value Add this authentic and rare Menuites ammonite from the Lower Maastrichtian of Madagascar to your fossil collection today.
