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New Mexico Ichthyosaur Bone

Triassic-Jurassic

New Mexico Ichthyosaur Bone fossil specimen

About New Mexico Ichthyosaur Bone

The New Mexico Ichthyosaur Bone is a marine-reptile fossil dating to the Triassic-Jurassic. Ichthyosaur Bone is a realistic New Mexico fossil profile built around marine reptile bone from offshore Nevada and western sedimentary units. 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 Ichthyosaur Bone fossils from the Triassic-Jurassic are found across New Mexico. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • dense paddle-bone texture
  • marine matrix
  • dark mineral replacement
  • Check badlands mudstones, petrified wood flats, and playa margins

Where Found

New Mexico

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How do I identify a New Mexico Ichthyosaur Bone fossil?
New Mexico Ichthyosaur Bone fossils from the Triassic-Jurassic can be identified by: dense paddle-bone texture. marine matrix. dark mineral replacement. Check badlands mudstones, petrified wood flats, and playa margins. They are most commonly found in New Mexico.
Where are New Mexico Ichthyosaur Bone fossils found?
New Mexico Ichthyosaur Bone fossils are found in New Mexico. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Triassic-Jurassic era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are New Mexico Ichthyosaur Bone fossils?
New Mexico Ichthyosaur Bone fossils date to the Triassic-Jurassic. They are classified as marine-reptile fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect New Mexico Ichthyosaur Bone 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.