This trilobite is a rare and beautiful specimen of Erbenochile erbeni.
The species is among the most sought-after spiny trilobites from the Devonian of Morocco.
One of its most striking features are the remarkably tall, lighthouse-like eyes.
The trilobite itself measures about 30 mm in width.
The specimen displays excellent preservation and meticulous preparation.
Under UV light, the clean finding cracks as well as a few minor stabilizations of preparation marks become visible.
Altogether, it represents an outstanding display piece of an iconic trilobite.
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| | Location: | Zgulma , SO Foum Zguid, Morocco | |
| Size Matrix: | about 110 x 68 mm |
| Age: | Lower Devon, upper Emsian, Timrhsnrhart Formation
(about 391mill. y.o.) |
