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Montana Ammonite

Mesozoic

Montana Ammonite fossil specimen

About Montana Ammonite

The Montana Ammonite is a cephalopod fossil dating to the Mesozoic. Ammonite is a realistic Montana fossil profile built around coiled marine shell with complex sutures from warm Cretaceous seas. In this state, success usually comes from learning dinosaur-bearing mudstones, glacial gravels, and marine shales, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.

“According to TroveRadar, Montana Ammonite fossils from the Mesozoic are found across Montana. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • planispiral coil
  • suture patterns
  • chambered shell
  • Check dinosaur-bearing mudstones, glacial gravels, and marine shales

Where Found

Montana

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South Dakota Ammonite

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Nebraska Ammonite

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Kansas Ammonite

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Ammonite is a realistic Kansas fossil profile built around coiled marine shell with complex sutures from warm Cretaceous seas. 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.

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Oklahoma Ammonite

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Ammonite is a realistic Oklahoma fossil profile built around coiled marine shell with complex sutures from warm Cretaceous seas. 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.

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Idaho Ammonite

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Ammonite is a realistic Idaho fossil profile built around coiled marine shell with complex sutures from warm Cretaceous seas. In this state, success usually comes from learning dinosaur-bearing mudstones, glacial gravels, and marine shales, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.

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How do I identify a Montana Ammonite fossil?
Montana Ammonite fossils from the Mesozoic can be identified by: planispiral coil. suture patterns. chambered shell. Check dinosaur-bearing mudstones, glacial gravels, and marine shales. They are most commonly found in Montana.
Where are Montana Ammonite fossils found?
Montana Ammonite fossils are found in Montana. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Mesozoic era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are Montana Ammonite fossils?
Montana Ammonite fossils date to the Mesozoic. They are classified as cephalopod fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Montana Ammonite 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.