Agraulos ceticephalus BarrandianTrilobites

Agraulos ceticephalus

Trilobites Order Ptychopariida, Family Agraulidae

Geological Time: Middle Cambrian

Size: Trilobites are all ½” in length

Fossil Site: Jince Formation, Skryje-Plazyk, Czech Republic

Fossil Code: PFT723

Fossil Price: Sold


Agraulos ceticephalus BarrandianTrilobitesDescription: One of the more common Jince Formation Trilobite species, Agraulos are often found preserved in groupings like this plate. The specimens are an attractive rust/orange color, fully inflated and nicely preserved. The primary specimen on the far left is just about perfect.

There are more that 1300 described species of Barrandian trilobites. An amazing statistic when you consider the area collected is only a few hundred square miles. Bohemia is the historical name given to the area of central Czech Republic where these species are found. Barrandian trilobites refer to the trilobite fauna found here. The term comes from the seminal work done by the J. Barrnade (1799-1883) who spent over half his life describing these trilobites and helping establish the science of paleontology. He himself described over 300 species. Bohemian trilobites are found in the Middle, and Upper Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian and Devonian Periods. They have been studied and collected since the mid 1700's. Their quality of preservation, variety and scientific importance has made them most collectable ever since.

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