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North Dakota Triceratops Horn Fragment fossil specimen
dinosaurLate CretaceousUpdated March 2026

North Dakota Triceratops Horn Fragment

Late Cretaceous

About North Dakota Triceratops Horn Fragment

The North Dakota Triceratops Horn Fragment is a dinosaur fossil dating to the Late Cretaceous. Triceratops Horn Fragment is a realistic North Dakota fossil profile built around dense brow or frill horn material weathered from badland surfaces. 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, North Dakota Triceratops Horn Fragment fossils from the Late Cretaceous are found across North Dakota. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • dense fibrous bone
  • curved horn profile
  • heavy mineralized texture
  • Check chalk beds, badlands mudstones, and river gravels

Where Found

North Dakota

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How do I identify a North Dakota Triceratops Horn Fragment fossil?
North Dakota Triceratops Horn Fragment fossils from the Late Cretaceous can be identified by: dense fibrous bone. curved horn profile. heavy mineralized texture. Check chalk beds, badlands mudstones, and river gravels. They are most commonly found in North Dakota.
Where are North Dakota Triceratops Horn Fragment fossils found?
North Dakota Triceratops Horn Fragment fossils are found in North 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 North Dakota Triceratops Horn Fragment fossils?
North Dakota Triceratops Horn Fragment fossils date to the Late Cretaceous. They are classified as dinosaur fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect North Dakota Triceratops Horn Fragment 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.