Celtites

Systematic Paleontology

Order: Ceratitida

Superfamily:Tropitaceae

Family: Celtitidae Genus: Celtites

Celtites is a strongly evolute discoidal ceratitid ammonite from the upper middle Triassic with a subquadrate whorl section, fine close-spaced ribs that slant forward and a smooth arched venter.

Celtites is retained in the Celtitidae, and has been found in China, India, Pakistan, Italy, Switzerland, and California in the U.S.