Large Lobopyge Trilobite from Morocco

Lobopyge sp.

Trilobites Order Lichida, Family Lichidae

Geological Time: Lower Devonian

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 35 mm long by 22 mm wide on a 75 by 60 mm matrix

Fossil Site: Laatchana, Alnif, Morocco

Code: 06040

Price: Sold


Description: This is a fine example of a trilobite from the Lower Devonian Laatchana deposits near Alnif, Morocco. The taxon is a member of the Order Lichida, Family Lichidae, and is infrequently available. This one is far larger than most (see comparison photo to the left for a “normal” sized example). It is well-positioned on its limestone matrix base, with the genal and pleural spines well-displayed against the light-colored matrix. It has a recently-assigned “cousin” in the Devonian deposits of Oklahoma, Acanthopyge consanguinea (Bug X) which can be seen in my offerings from the incomparable preparator Bob Carroll. For a more typical example of the Moroccan taxon, please see my other offerings.

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