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Kansas Devil's Toenail Oyster fossil specimen
molluskJurassic-CretaceousUpdated March 2026

Kansas Devil's Toenail Oyster

Jurassic-Cretaceous

About Kansas Devil's Toenail Oyster

The Kansas Devil's Toenail Oyster is a mollusk fossil dating to the Jurassic-Cretaceous. Devil's Toenail Oyster is a realistic Kansas fossil profile built around curved Gryphaea oyster common in marine clays and chalky beds. In this state, success usually comes from learning red beds, chalk cuts, and dry creek gravels, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.

“According to TroveRadar, Kansas Devil's Toenail Oyster fossils from the Jurassic-Cretaceous are found across Kansas. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • hooked lower valve
  • thick shell
  • gray marl matrix
  • Check red beds, chalk cuts, and dry creek gravels

Where Found

Kansas

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How do I identify a Kansas Devil's Toenail Oyster fossil?
Kansas Devil's Toenail Oyster fossils from the Jurassic-Cretaceous can be identified by: hooked lower valve. thick shell. gray marl matrix. Check red beds, chalk cuts, and dry creek gravels. They are most commonly found in Kansas.
Where are Kansas Devil's Toenail Oyster fossils found?
Kansas Devil's Toenail Oyster fossils are found in Kansas. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Jurassic-Cretaceous era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are Kansas Devil's Toenail Oyster fossils?
Kansas Devil's Toenail Oyster fossils date to the Jurassic-Cretaceous. They are classified as mollusk fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Kansas Devil's Toenail Oyster 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.