DROTOPS MEGALOMANICUS TRILOBITE - Atlas Mountains, Morocco

DEVONIAN PERIOD:  395 - 345 million years ago

Quite substantial in size, these large, fine grade Drotops trilobite specimens are a fantastic display fossil!  Commonly labeled as Phacops africanus, the correct scientific name is Drotops megalomanicus.  Since most trilobites are less than a couple of inches in length, these are monsters and perfect for show.  These are the largest genuine Devonian trilobites in the world that have this kind of high relief and fascinating detail as seen in the photos above. 

This example shows beautiful articulation on the limestone matrix.  Rare and sought-after eye lens detail is mostly present in BOTH eyes!  Very intact and well-preserved throughout.  This specimen is MUCH better in person than appears and is an excellent specimen we highly recommend.

Because genuine Drotops megalomanicus specimens have become incredibly rare and seldom available, fakes abound in the marketplace and in online auctions.  Like all our specimens, we guarantee the authenticity of this rare species offered here.  Similar to all trilobites found in the world, the only way these are located is to break the trilobite-bearing rock therefore, repair and some restoration to the break is unavoidable.  

These specimens are excavated from the Devonian deposits of the Atlas Mountain range, located southwest of Erfoud in the pre-Sahara region of Morocco.  Prices will vary based on quality of eyes, articulation and detail present.

BEAUTIFUL PRESERVATION AND DETAIL THROUGHOUT - FAR NICER THAN USUALLY SEEN!

Overall size with matrix 7.25" x 5", trilobite is 6.2 5" long

SOLD     TR10-003     INCLUDES STAND     Actual Item - One Only

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