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Kentucky Orthocone Nautiloid fossil specimen
cephalopodOrdovician-SilurianUpdated March 2026

Kentucky Orthocone Nautiloid

Ordovician-Silurian

About Kentucky Orthocone Nautiloid

The Kentucky Orthocone Nautiloid is a cephalopod fossil dating to the Ordovician-Silurian. Orthocone Nautiloid is a realistic Kentucky fossil profile built around straight shelled cephalopod preserved in limestone and dolostone. In this state, success usually comes from learning roadcuts through limestone and shale, coal spoils, and stream gravels, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.

“According to TroveRadar, Kentucky Orthocone Nautiloid fossils from the Ordovician-Silurian are found across Kentucky. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • long cone shape
  • chamber partitions
  • central siphuncle
  • Check roadcuts through limestone and shale, coal spoils, and stream gravels

Where Found

Kentucky

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How do I identify a Kentucky Orthocone Nautiloid fossil?
Kentucky Orthocone Nautiloid fossils from the Ordovician-Silurian can be identified by: long cone shape. chamber partitions. central siphuncle. Check roadcuts through limestone and shale, coal spoils, and stream gravels. They are most commonly found in Kentucky.
Where are Kentucky Orthocone Nautiloid fossils found?
Kentucky Orthocone Nautiloid fossils are found in Kentucky. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Ordovician-Silurian era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are Kentucky Orthocone Nautiloid fossils?
Kentucky Orthocone Nautiloid fossils date to the Ordovician-Silurian. They are classified as cephalopod fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Kentucky Orthocone Nautiloid 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.