Leonaspis (or Kettneraspis) sp
Trilobites Order Lichida, Family Odontopleuridae
Geologic Time: Middle Devonian
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 38 mm long by 38 mm wide (with spines) on a 75 mm by 90 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Jebel Issoumour, Alnif, Morocco
Code: 13159
Price: Sold
 Description:
Fine example of the genus, this is a member of the genus Leonaspis.
While some prefer Kettnersapis over Leonaspis based upon the pygidial
spines, it is definitely a desirable member of the taxon. This
one possesses a distinctive coccipital spine, something not seen
on most specimens. In fact they are much like that of Kettneraspis
williamsi from the Devonian of Oklahoma, albeit even more pronounced.
See my other offerings for Kettneraspis prepared by the incomparable
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