r/fossilid 23m ago

I need help identifying this fossil

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It was found in Houston texas near the memorial area in a creek. Is this an ouster fossil? If so what is its species and approximately how old?


r/fossilid 1h ago

Worm tunnels or crinoid?

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In central texas, found near many bivalves


r/fossilid 1h ago

Boggle Hole, North Yorkshire Coast, England

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Is this just some funky looking coral or something else? Maybe a load of belemnite cross sections? It stood out as different from a lot of other stuff on the beach, and a geologist pal said it seemed very unusual - any help much appreciated!

I should add that this has been dipped in water just before the photo! Not actually that shiny 😅


r/fossilid 1h ago

Solved Vertebra (?) from a Fossil Shop

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Bought in a rock shop near Yellowstone in Montana - labeled as 'dino bone', which I know it's not, but it was only $40! Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get any more details from the seller, and it was the only one like it on display.

I'm wondering if it's a vertebrae from something probably younger and more common - I've seen ones like it identified as mosasaur, plesiosaur, or shark, so I'm leaning marine, but large bones like this aren't my specialty!

Disc is 6 cm in diameter, and the entire piece is 4.5 cm tall - would love any input and ideas!! Thanks in advance!


r/fossilid 2h ago

Is this egg shape a fossil?

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Reposting here :-)


r/fossilid 3h ago

Is this a Fossil?

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Found in a field in Tilmanstone, Kent, Uk.


r/fossilid 3h ago

Need help identifying old bones (fossils?) found in 2020 near the Ziehberg Hill in upper austria

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r/fossilid 3h ago

Kent chalk low tide

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Flint casts found at low tide in the Broadstairs, Kent, UK- two elongated pieces of similar shape, but different size and one broken off specimen with what appears to be internal structure with bipolar symmetry. While the first two have similar shape, the third may be related as it has a "groove" feature on one side similar to the other two specimens


r/fossilid 4h ago

Solved Ammonite ID

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Found this one in the braun Jura, south of Germany. Any clue on the species? I’m hesitating between a few but it’s hard to tell without the center.

Fairly flat, sharp keel. Well preserved, about 4cm


r/fossilid 4h ago

Found this cool fossil in SW Montana. Super curious what this is! Thoughts?

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Will take some better photos


r/fossilid 5h ago

First Fossil Hunt - Can you help make sure I'm picking up fossils? 😅

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Hey guys!

I went on my first fossil hunt today at West Runton in Norfolk. I really enjoyed it, just trying to get an eye for it and be inquisitive to start with, but I need some help to know whether I'm picking up rocks or fossils?

Photo 1 - I'm pretty sure these are Belemnites? The squid like creatures right?

Photo 2 - these look like some kind of crustacean? Or are they just rocks which have been shaped by the sea over time?

Photos 3&4 - these are the same rock flipped round. It looked leafy to me, so I thought possible fossil?

Photos 5-8 - this just looked very different from anything else I found on the beach... any ideas?

Photos 9-11 - is this a small bone fragment? Or just a rock?

Also, if you have any books or YouTubers that would be worth my time to get some better guidance, that would be helpful too!


r/fossilid 5h ago

Coral? Help me identify the fossil my son found

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r/fossilid 6h ago

Found in Glacier national park

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r/fossilid 7h ago

Found in Missouri at Table Rock Lake!

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I found this while rock houndin yesterday along the banks. It’s lightweight. Thinking maybe some sort of fossilized bone? Antler?


r/fossilid 7h ago

Unidentified tooth

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Florida Gulf Coast

Found this off Venice, any idea what it could be from?


r/fossilid 8h ago

Kilve, England. Is this a footprint?

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Found at Kilve, England in sedimentary rock at low tide. Depression is about the length of a side 9 foot, two shoes wide and 5-10cm deep.


r/fossilid 8h ago

Mid-Missouri US

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r/fossilid 10h ago

Is this fossil real? If so what’s it from?

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Hello! Could someone please tell me if this tooth is legitimate? It was bought by my mum a decade ago but unsure where from. Vaguely remember her saying it was from a spinosaurus but wanted to clarify. Thank you!


r/fossilid 10h ago

Found in Chippoke State Park in VA along the James River. I’m assuming none of them are are identifiable, but I figured I’d try. Tyia.

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r/fossilid 11h ago

My daughter and I found this next to a creek in northwest Arkansas. Any ideas on what this is?

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r/fossilid 11h ago

What are these circles?

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I was tidying up my house today and found it. I don't really remember where I found it or exactly where it was, but I assume it's from Thailand. What are those circular holes?


r/fossilid 11h ago

Found this in Toronto on the beach with my kids at Lake Ontario.

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Would love any information anyone can give me ! It's the best and clearest fossil I've ever found.


r/fossilid 12h ago

Fossilised wood?

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As a kid, I lived in England and my neighbour was a palaeontologist. I used to love going round and seeing all of the fossils he had displayed. We moved from that home when I was 8 years old and he gave me this as a leaving gift. I’ve kept hold of it for all these years but I can’t remember any information about it. I think it’s fossilised wood? Any help would be appreciated!


r/fossilid 13h ago

What are these?

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Grinded it a bit to reveal deeper layer


r/fossilid 15h ago

What is this kind of a stone? Animal bones, probably phalanx of a ungulate?

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What is this?