California Dolphin Vertebra
Miocene-Pleistocene
About California Dolphin Vertebra
The California Dolphin Vertebra is a mammal fossil dating to the Miocene-Pleistocene. Dolphin Vertebra is a realistic California fossil profile built around small spool-like vertebra from marine sediments and surf lags. In this state, success usually comes from learning marine terraces, Monterey shale exposures, and beach gravels, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.
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Fossil collecting rules in California vary by land status and fossil type. Common invertebrate fossils may be collectible on some public lands, but vertebrate fossils, protected park units, tribal lands, and cultural sites require a much higher level of care and often a permit. This is especially relevant in Monterey shale, marine shells, and desert petrified wood.
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Location: Six Rivers National Forest
National Forest • Seasonal edible mushrooms, Common invertebrate fossils in float
Location: Mendocino National Forest
National Forest • Seasonal edible mushrooms, Common invertebrate fossils in float
Location: Shasta-Trinity National Forest
National Forest • Seasonal edible mushrooms, Common invertebrate fossils in float
Location: Tahoe National Forest
National Forest • Seasonal edible mushrooms, Common invertebrate fossils in float
Identification Tips
- ●small symmetrical centrum
- ●compact cortical bone
- ●marine polish
- ●Check marine terraces, Monterey shale exposures, and beach gravels
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