Red Leonaspis Trilobite - Hmar Lakhdad, Morocco

This is a rare, red Leonaspis trilobite from Hmar Lakhdad, Morocco. The shell preservation is a deep red coloration which is very unique to the location. Trilobites are very tough to find complete at the site that produces these red specimens. The red coloration is due to high levels of iron in the silicified exoskeleton.