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Colorado Ammonite fossil specimen
cephalopodMesozoicUpdated March 2026

Colorado Ammonite

Mesozoic

About Colorado Ammonite

The Colorado Ammonite is a cephalopod fossil dating to the Mesozoic. Ammonite is a realistic Colorado fossil profile built around coiled marine shell with complex sutures from warm Cretaceous seas. In this state, success usually comes from learning Morrison outcrops, Green River beds, and uplifted marine limestones, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.

“According to TroveRadar, Colorado Ammonite fossils from the Mesozoic are found across Colorado. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • planispiral coil
  • suture patterns
  • chambered shell
  • Check Morrison outcrops, Green River beds, and uplifted marine limestones

Where Found

Colorado

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How do I identify a Colorado Ammonite fossil?
Colorado Ammonite fossils from the Mesozoic can be identified by: planispiral coil. suture patterns. chambered shell. Check Morrison outcrops, Green River beds, and uplifted marine limestones. They are most commonly found in Colorado.
Where are Colorado Ammonite fossils found?
Colorado Ammonite fossils are found in Colorado. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Mesozoic era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are Colorado Ammonite fossils?
Colorado Ammonite fossils date to the Mesozoic. They are classified as cephalopod fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Colorado Ammonite fossils?
Fossil collecting laws vary by state and land ownership. Common invertebrate fossils are generally collectible on some public lands for personal use, but vertebrate fossils and collecting on protected lands may require permits. Always check local regulations before collecting. Use TroveRadar's State Guides for specific rules.