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South Dakota Inoceramid Clam

Late Cretaceous

South Dakota Inoceramid Clam fossil specimen

About South Dakota Inoceramid Clam

The South Dakota Inoceramid Clam is a mollusk fossil dating to the Late Cretaceous. Inoceramid Clam is a realistic South Dakota fossil profile built around large thin-shelled bivalve from western interior seaway deposits. 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, South Dakota Inoceramid Clam fossils from the Late Cretaceous are found across South Dakota. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • broad shell plates
  • concentric growth lines
  • chalk or shale matrix
  • Check chalk beds, badlands mudstones, and river gravels

Where Found

South Dakota

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How do I identify a South Dakota Inoceramid Clam fossil?
South Dakota Inoceramid Clam fossils from the Late Cretaceous can be identified by: broad shell plates. concentric growth lines. chalk or shale matrix. Check chalk beds, badlands mudstones, and river gravels. They are most commonly found in South Dakota.
Where are South Dakota Inoceramid Clam fossils found?
South Dakota Inoceramid Clam fossils are found in South Dakota. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Late Cretaceous era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are South Dakota Inoceramid Clam fossils?
South Dakota Inoceramid Clam fossils date to the Late Cretaceous. They are classified as mollusk fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect South Dakota Inoceramid Clam 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.