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North Dakota Fish Coprolite fossil specimen
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North Dakota Fish Coprolite

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About North Dakota Fish Coprolite

The North Dakota Fish Coprolite is a trace-fossil fossil dating to the Various. Fish Coprolite is a realistic North Dakota fossil profile built around phosphatic fossil dung from ancient fish or aquatic predators. In this state, success usually comes from learning chalk beds, badlands mudstones, 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, North Dakota Fish Coprolite fossils from the Various are found across North Dakota. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • spiral or pellet form
  • phosphatic sheen
  • dense weight
  • Check chalk beds, badlands mudstones, and river gravels

Where Found

North Dakota

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How do I identify a North Dakota Fish Coprolite fossil?
North Dakota Fish Coprolite fossils from the Various can be identified by: spiral or pellet form. phosphatic sheen. dense weight. Check chalk beds, badlands mudstones, and river gravels. They are most commonly found in North Dakota.
Where are North Dakota Fish Coprolite fossils found?
North Dakota Fish Coprolite fossils are found in North Dakota. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Various era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are North Dakota Fish Coprolite fossils?
North Dakota Fish Coprolite fossils date to the Various. They are classified as trace-fossil fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect North Dakota Fish Coprolite 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.