Coltraenia oufatenensis
Trilobite Order Phacopida, Superfamily Acastoidea, Family Acastidae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 60 mm long (curve measure) by 35 mm wide on a 75 by 85 mm matrix.
Fossil Site: Oufaten, Morocco
Code: MT386
Price: $125.00
 Description:
Elegant example of a member of the Order Phacopida, Superfamily
Acastoidea with many fine details present. While most frequently
known in the trade as “Treveropyge”, this one is actually
Coltraenia. The most diagnostic features of this taxon are the
high “eye-towers”. Notice the many exceptional eye
facets present on this specimen. The “wrap around” eyes
gave a good panoramic view of the trilobite’s environment,
allowing it to keep alert for predator and prey alike. Since fish
had recently evolved true jaws, any advantage a prey species could
derive would place it ahead in the predator vs prey arms race. |
