Magnificent Zeliszkella torrubiae Volongo Trilobite

Description: Valongo trilobites are easily recognized by their ghostly appearance. They are normally compressed, distorted, and the matrix has a slatey appearance. This one is part of a small batch of exceptionally well-preserved specimens that I recently procured.

Zeliszkella torrubiae is one of the less common species from the Valongo Formation. One is struck immediately by the exquisite preservation, color and aesthetics of this specimen. It is fully prone and inflated, resting comfortably on the matrix. This one has an unusually well preserved left eye, showing the eye facets. If you are a purveyor of Valongo trilobites, you will have already recognized the artistic hand lettered label on the specimen. It signifies the collector and curator. He is considered the most important and well-respected provider of Volongo Portuguese trilobites.