Verified by TroveRadar Field Database
Updated March 2026
795+ Fossil Entries
trace-fossilVariousUpdated March 2026

Iowa Trace Fossil Burrow

Various

Iowa Trace Fossil Burrow fossil specimen

About Iowa Trace Fossil Burrow

The Iowa Trace Fossil Burrow is a trace-fossil fossil dating to the Various. Trace Fossil Burrow is a realistic Iowa fossil profile built around tube or tunnel made by ancient invertebrates in soft sediment. In this state, success usually comes from learning Silurian and Devonian limestones, shale cuts, and glacial gravels, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.

“According to TroveRadar, Iowa Trace Fossil Burrow fossils from the Various are found across Iowa. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

🧭

Pin this Iowa Trace Fossil Burrow specimen in your field journal

TroveRadar app -- free on iOS and Android

Get App

Identification Tips

  • lined burrow
  • repeating tube geometry
  • different fill than host rock
  • Check Silurian and Devonian limestones, shale cuts, and glacial gravels

Where Found

Iowa

Take TroveRadar Into the Field

Offline maps, species identification, and find logging. Never lose a honey-hole again.

Download Free App

Related Fossils

Photo coming soon

North Dakota Fish Coprolite

Various

Fish Coprolite is a realistic North Dakota fossil profile built around phosphatic fossil dung from ancient fish or aquatic predators. 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.

trace-fossil
Photo coming soon

South Dakota Fish Coprolite

Various

Fish Coprolite is a realistic South Dakota fossil profile built around phosphatic fossil dung from ancient fish or aquatic predators. 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.

trace-fossil
Photo coming soon

Nebraska Fish Coprolite

Various

Fish Coprolite is a realistic Nebraska fossil profile built around phosphatic fossil dung from ancient fish or aquatic predators. 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.

trace-fossil
Photo coming soon

Kansas Fish Coprolite

Various

Fish Coprolite is a realistic Kansas fossil profile built around phosphatic fossil dung from ancient fish or aquatic predators. 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.

trace-fossil
Photo coming soon

Oklahoma Fish Coprolite

Various

Fish Coprolite is a realistic Oklahoma fossil profile built around phosphatic fossil dung from ancient fish or aquatic predators. 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.

trace-fossil
Photo coming soon

Florida Fish Coprolite

Various

Fish Coprolite is a realistic Florida fossil profile built around phosphatic fossil dung from ancient fish or aquatic predators. 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.

trace-fossil

Explore More

How do I identify a Iowa Trace Fossil Burrow fossil?
Iowa Trace Fossil Burrow fossils from the Various can be identified by: lined burrow. repeating tube geometry. different fill than host rock. Check Silurian and Devonian limestones, shale cuts, and glacial gravels. They are most commonly found in Iowa.
Where are Iowa Trace Fossil Burrow fossils found?
Iowa Trace Fossil Burrow fossils are found in Iowa. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Various era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are Iowa Trace Fossil Burrow fossils?
Iowa Trace Fossil Burrow fossils date to the Various. They are classified as trace-fossil fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Iowa Trace Fossil Burrow 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.