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New Mexico Dinosaur Track fossil specimen
trace-fossilJurassic-CretaceousUpdated March 2026

New Mexico Dinosaur Track

Jurassic-Cretaceous

About New Mexico Dinosaur Track

The New Mexico Dinosaur Track is a trace-fossil fossil dating to the Jurassic-Cretaceous. Dinosaur Track is a realistic New Mexico fossil profile built around footprint impression preserved in ancient mud or sand flats. In this state, success usually comes from learning badlands mudstones, petrified wood flats, and playa margins, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.

“According to TroveRadar, New Mexico Dinosaur Track fossils from the Jurassic-Cretaceous are found across New Mexico. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • toe impressions
  • stride pattern
  • track-bearing bedding plane
  • Check badlands mudstones, petrified wood flats, and playa margins

Where Found

New Mexico

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How do I identify a New Mexico Dinosaur Track fossil?
New Mexico Dinosaur Track fossils from the Jurassic-Cretaceous can be identified by: toe impressions. stride pattern. track-bearing bedding plane. Check badlands mudstones, petrified wood flats, and playa margins. They are most commonly found in New Mexico.
Where are New Mexico Dinosaur Track fossils found?
New Mexico Dinosaur Track fossils are found in New Mexico. 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 New Mexico Dinosaur Track fossils?
New Mexico Dinosaur Track fossils date to the Jurassic-Cretaceous. They are classified as trace-fossil fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect New Mexico Dinosaur Track 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.