Leonaspis sp
Trilobites Order Lichida, Family Odontopleuridae
Geologic Time: Middle Devonian
Size: Trilobite is 25 mm long by 23 mm wide (with spines) on a 70 mm by 60 mm matrix..
Fossil Site: Jorf, Morocco
Code: 18099
Price: Sold
 Description:
Fine example of the genus, this is a member of the genus Leonasp[is.
It comes from a relatively new location known as Jorf in Morocco,
close to the site from which the polished goniatite ammonites originate.
The preservation of the exoskeleton takes its rich rose/gray color
from minerals in the water that perfused it post deposition. It is
the first of the genus I have been able to secure, and is possibly
a new species like so many trilobites from this location. The rich
rose color is common to many specimens from the location which is
also termed Red Jorf. |
