Pleuroceras (ammonite)


Pleuroceras is a genus of ammonite from the lower Jurassic, upper Pliensbachian.

Species

Pleuroceras has a planulate shell with a quadrate whorl section, bearing strong radial ribs ending in ventro-lateral tubercles. The venter is tabulate with a strong serrated keel.

Distribution

Species of this genus were fast-moving nektonic carnivore. Its fossils have been found in Canada and Europe.