Where can I identify a fossil?

A fossil-ID community that wants a few clear images — distinct from general rock and mineral identification.

Fossils and pretty rocks are different asks. r/fossilid is for “found a fossil?” posts with multiple photos. Mineral-only curiosities fit the rock-identification where-to-post page instead.

Where to ask

r/fossilid

Best for: Identifying a suspected fossil from several clear photos.

Why it fits: Its public description: “Found a fossil? Submit a post here containing a few images, and we'll figure out what it is!”

Rules to know before posting:

• Maintain all discussion in a respectable and informative manner, do not personally attack other users, and do not show offensive behaviour whatsoever.
• This is a scientifically-oriented subreddit, not a place to dump NSFW content.
• **Civil Political Discussion is allowed if it relates to fossils**. Off-Topic or Controversial Politcal Discussion is not allowed and will be removed.
• Please take a moment to read the ID Request post submission guidelines before submitting an ID Request.
Be helpful / No jokes or off-topic, irrelevant comments
This subreddit is not the place for Internet trolls, you **will be banned without warning**.

Read r/fossilid’s current rules on Reddit

Before you post

Include scale (a coin or ruler) and where it was found if you know.
Do not claim commercial appraisal value from peer comments.
For minerals without fossil structure, use the identify-rock where-to-post page.

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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.