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Florida Crocodilian Tooth fossil specimen
reptileCretaceous-MioceneUpdated March 2026

Florida Crocodilian Tooth

Cretaceous-Miocene

About Florida Crocodilian Tooth

The Florida Crocodilian Tooth is a reptile fossil dating to the Cretaceous-Miocene. Crocodilian Tooth is a realistic Florida fossil profile built around conical tooth from crocodilian jaws in warm coastal deposits. 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 Crocodilian Tooth fossils from the Cretaceous-Miocene are found across Florida. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • conical enamel
  • slight carinae
  • hollow or solid root core
  • Check phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, and river gravels

Where Found

Florida

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How do I identify a Florida Crocodilian Tooth fossil?
Florida Crocodilian Tooth fossils from the Cretaceous-Miocene can be identified by: conical enamel. slight carinae. hollow or solid root core. Check phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, and river gravels. They are most commonly found in Florida.
Where are Florida Crocodilian Tooth fossils found?
Florida Crocodilian Tooth fossils are found in Florida. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Cretaceous-Miocene era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are Florida Crocodilian Tooth fossils?
Florida Crocodilian Tooth fossils date to the Cretaceous-Miocene. They are classified as reptile fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Florida Crocodilian Tooth 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.