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Utah Baculite

Late Cretaceous

Utah Baculite fossil specimen

About Utah Baculite

The Utah Baculite is a cephalopod fossil dating to the Late Cretaceous. Baculite is a realistic Utah fossil profile built around straight-shelled ammonite common in western seaway chalk and shale. 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, Utah Baculite fossils from the Late Cretaceous are found across Utah. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • straight chambered shell
  • ribbed exterior
  • suture lines
  • Check Morrison outcrops, Green River beds, and uplifted marine limestones

Where Found

Utah

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How do I identify a Utah Baculite fossil?
Utah Baculite fossils from the Late Cretaceous can be identified by: straight chambered shell. ribbed exterior. suture lines. Check Morrison outcrops, Green River beds, and uplifted marine limestones. They are most commonly found in Utah.
Where are Utah Baculite fossils found?
Utah Baculite fossils are found in Utah. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Late Cretaceous era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are Utah Baculite fossils?
Utah Baculite fossils date to the Late Cretaceous. They are classified as cephalopod fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Utah Baculite 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.