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Ceraurus pleurexanthemus Age: Ordovician Formation: Rust Formation, Trenton Group Location: Walcott-Rust Quarry, Trenton Falls, New York Size: Trilobite is 0.8 inches long This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is a cool Ordovician trilobite. This is a complete Ceraurus pleurexanthemus from the famous Walcott-Rust Quarry (WRQ) near Trenton Falls, New York. Ceraurus pleurexanthemus is one of the original trilobites that Charles Walcott and James Hall made famous a century ago! This specimen is complete, with both free cheeks intact. The trilobite has good detail preserved, is very well articulated, and is very well displayed on the semi-squared limestone plate. Anyone who knows anything about the history of US trilobites knows how important a trilobite from this locality is - it is a piece of history. This is a very nice single example of a classic Ceraurus pleurexanthemus trilobite from New York State.