historianmichael Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 I found this goniatite at an exposure of the Sausbee Formation (Early Pennsylvanian; Morrowian) in Oklahoma. I have tried in vain to identify it to even a genus level. I was wondering if anyone knew what this goniatite is. The only identifying mark that I could see on the fossil was a single band on the underside, as seen in the third photo. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! 2 Follow me on Instagram (@fossil_mike) to check out my personal collection of fossils collected and acquired over more than 15 years of fossil hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 I don't see any suture marks or ornamentation which would be necessary for ID. I found at Jacksboro what I think is an Eoasianites (It does have some suture marks preserved) which is a very similar shape as yours, but it could also be Glaphyrites or possibly others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobWill Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 The whorl profile, closed umbilicus and curved constrictions suggest Agathiceras sp. to me. However, the absence of either longitudinal lira or sutures places that ID in doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historianmichael Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Thank you @Jeffrey P and @BobWill! I have just identified it as a goniatite. There is no way to know more than that. I found a nice Eoasianites oblatus with well-preserved suture lines, so I was able to find at least one good goniatite at the site. Follow me on Instagram (@fossil_mike) to check out my personal collection of fossils collected and acquired over more than 15 years of fossil hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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