Fossil identifier · Experimental
Look for evidence of ancient life.
We compare plausible fossil groups with geological look-alikes using scale and matrix views.
Add 1–5 photos of one specimen
JPEG, PNG or WebP · up to 10 MB each · 30 MB per scan
Optional details you know first-hand
Tell us what you measured yourself, what someone told you, and what a report says — we keep these separate.
Privacy: photos are used only for your scan, location data is removed before upload, and nothing is used for training unless you opt in. Guest scans are deleted after 24 hours.
Features that may help
- Symmetry
- Repeating structure
- Matrix type
Common confusions
- Concretions and dendrites
- Modern shells
What a photo can't conclude
- Exact species
- Exact age
- Legality of collection
Questions
Can you tell how old it is?
Not precisely. Age usually depends on the rock layer and locality, which a photo can't establish.
Can I keep it?
Collection rules vary by place. Check local laws and landowner permission.