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Florida Ammonite fossil specimen
cephalopodMesozoicUpdated March 2026

Florida Ammonite

Mesozoic

About Florida Ammonite

The Florida Ammonite is a cephalopod fossil dating to the Mesozoic. Ammonite is a realistic Florida fossil profile built around coiled marine shell with complex sutures from warm Cretaceous seas. In this state, success usually comes from learning phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, and river gravels, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.

“According to TroveRadar, Florida Ammonite fossils from the Mesozoic are found across Florida. 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 phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, and river gravels

Where Found

Florida

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How do I identify a Florida Ammonite fossil?
Florida Ammonite fossils from the Mesozoic can be identified by: planispiral coil. suture patterns. chambered shell. Check phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, and river gravels. They are most commonly found in Florida.
Where are Florida Ammonite fossils found?
Florida Ammonite fossils are found in Florida. 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 Florida Ammonite fossils?
Florida 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 Florida 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.