Pleuroceras spinatum

Pleuroceras spinatum is a species of ammonite from the lower Jurassic, upper Pliensbachian period. Species of this genus were fast-moving nektonic carnivore.

Description

Shell of Pleuroceras spinatum can reach a diameter of about.These ammonites have a planulate shell with a quadrate whorl section, bearing strong radial ribs ending in ventro-lateral tubercles. The venter is tabulate with a strong serrated keel.

Distribution

Fossils of this species have been found in the Jurassic of France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Serbia and Montenegro, Spain and United Kingdom.