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Louisiana Ray Dental Plate

Miocene-Pleistocene

Louisiana Ray Dental Plate fossil specimen

About Louisiana Ray Dental Plate

The Louisiana Ray Dental Plate is a fish fossil dating to the Miocene-Pleistocene. Ray Dental Plate is a realistic Louisiana fossil profile built around flattened crushing plate from rays common in phosphate and estuarine fossil lag. 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, Louisiana Ray Dental Plate fossils from the Miocene-Pleistocene are found across Louisiana. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • mosaic chewing surface
  • rectangular plate segments
  • dark phosphatic color
  • Check phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, and river gravels

Where Found

Louisiana

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How do I identify a Louisiana Ray Dental Plate fossil?
Louisiana Ray Dental Plate fossils from the Miocene-Pleistocene can be identified by: mosaic chewing surface. rectangular plate segments. dark phosphatic color. Check phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, and river gravels. They are most commonly found in Louisiana.
Where are Louisiana Ray Dental Plate fossils found?
Louisiana Ray Dental Plate fossils are found in Louisiana. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Miocene-Pleistocene era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are Louisiana Ray Dental Plate fossils?
Louisiana Ray Dental Plate fossils date to the Miocene-Pleistocene. They are classified as fish fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Louisiana Ray Dental Plate 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.