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Mississippi Mosasaur Tooth fossil specimen
marine-reptileLate CretaceousUpdated March 2026

Mississippi Mosasaur Tooth

Late Cretaceous

About Mississippi Mosasaur Tooth

The Mississippi Mosasaur Tooth is a marine-reptile fossil dating to the Late Cretaceous. Mosasaur Tooth is a realistic Mississippi fossil profile built around robust conical tooth from large marine lizards of the interior seaway. In this state, success usually comes from learning phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, 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, Mississippi Mosasaur Tooth fossils from the Late Cretaceous are found across Mississippi. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • faceted enamel
  • slightly curved cone
  • massive root
  • Check phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, and river gravels

Where Found

Mississippi

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How do I identify a Mississippi Mosasaur Tooth fossil?
Mississippi Mosasaur Tooth fossils from the Late Cretaceous can be identified by: faceted enamel. slightly curved cone. massive root. Check phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, and river gravels. They are most commonly found in Mississippi.
Where are Mississippi Mosasaur Tooth fossils found?
Mississippi Mosasaur Tooth fossils are found in Mississippi. 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 Mississippi Mosasaur Tooth fossils?
Mississippi Mosasaur Tooth fossils date to the Late Cretaceous. They are classified as marine-reptile fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Mississippi Mosasaur Tooth 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.