Complete List of All Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fossils You Need to Collect

Complete Guide to Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fossils

The following is a list of fossils in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. There are a total of 73 fossils; 35 are part of a multi-piece fossil and 14 are standalone.

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, to complete your museum on Switch, you’ll need to donate one of each fossil piece. Four fossils can be dug up each day per island. After handing them to Blathers for him to assess, he’ll tell you what they are and whether they need to be donated.

Below, we’ve put together a list of all the fossils, based on our findings:

• Acanthostega
• Amber
• Ammonite
• Ankylosaurus (Ankylo Skull, Ankylo Torso, Ankylo Tail)
• Anomalocaris
• Archaeopteryx
• Archelon (Archelon Skull, Archelon Tail)
• Australopith
• Brachiosaurus (Brachio Skull, Brachio Chest, Brachio Pelvis, Brachio Tail)
• Coprolite
• Deinonychus (Deinony Torso, Deinony Tail)
• Dimetrodon (Dimetrodon Skull, Dimetrodon Torso)
• Dinosaur Track
• Diplodocus (Diplo Skull, Diplo Neck, Diplo Chest, Diplo Pelvis, Diplo Tail, Diplo Tail Tip)
• Dunkleosteus
• Eusthenopteron
• Iguanodon (Iguanodon Skull, Iguanodon Torso, Iguanodon Tail)
• Juramaia
• Mammoth (Mammoth Skull, Mammoth Torso)
• Megacerops (Megacero Skull, Megacero Torso, Megacero Tail)
• Megaloceros (Megalo Left Side, Megalo Right Side)
• Myllokunmingia
• Ophthalmosaurus (Ophthalmo Skull, Ophthalmo Torso)
• Pachycephalosaurus (Pachy Skull, Pachy Tail)
• Parasaurolophus (Parasaur Skull, Parasaur Torso, Parasaur Tail)
• Plesiosaurus (Plesio Skull, Plesio Neck, Plesio Body)
• Pteranodon (Ptera Body, Left Ptera Wing, Right Ptera Wing)
• Quetzalcoatlus (Quetzal Torso, Left Quetzal Wing, Right Quetzal Wing)
• Sabertooth Tiger (Sabertooth Skull, Sabertooth Tail)
• Shark-tooth Pattern
• Spinosaurus (Spino Skull, Spino Torso, Spino Tail)
• Stegosaurus (Stego Skull, Stego Torso, Stego Tail)
• Tyrannosaurus Rex (T. Rex Skull, T. Rex Torso, T. Rex Tail)
• Triceratops (Tricera Skull, Tricera Torso, Tricera Tail)
• Trilobite

Additionally, when sold at Nook’s Cranny, a complete collection of fossils is worth 261,600 Bells.

Finally, should you give all your fossils to Blathers? We recommend donating the first of every fossil you find to him—this way you’ll fill up your museum quickly. However, there’s an easy way to check which fossils you’ve found, besides the laborious method of visiting the museum exhibits and checking which ones you have donated.

A complete checklist of every New Horizons fossil includes:

• Brachio Skull (6,000 Bells)
• Brachio Tail (5,500 Bells)
• Coprolite (1,100 Bells)
• Deinony Tail (2,500 Bells)

Data is sourced from the Data Spreadsheet for Animal Crossing New Horizons, compiled and edited by various contributors.

How to Efficiently Collect All Fossils in ACNH?

To efficiently collect all fossils in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, follow these steps:

• Look for star-shaped ‘X’ spots on the ground across your island. These spots indicate buried items that can be dug up using the Shovel tool.
• Every day at 5AM in-game time, a fresh batch of four fossils will be buried on your island. You will have to wait until the next day for more to appear.
• In addition to your island, you can find extra fossils on Mystery Islands accessible with a Nook Miles Ticket.
• To speed up the completion of your Museum’s Fossils section, remember that fossils are fully tradeable. Instead of selling duplicates, ask friends if they need any of the fossils you have and trade with them.
• Check your progress through the Nook Shopping feature by heading to the Nook Stop terminal at Resident Services or using the Nook Shopping app on your NookPhone. Select the icon for wallpapers and flooring to see which fossils you’ve already found and donated.
• There are over 70 fossils to collect, specifically 73 in total. Donating them to Blathers at the museum is one option, but assessed fossils can also earn you Bells.
• As you survey your island, digging the ‘X’ marks with your shovel will typically yield a fossil, except on Bunny Day, when they may be replaced with eggs. You can also dig fossils at your Best Friends’ islands, given their permission.
• After playing for about 60 consecutive days and over 250 fossil assessments, you may still be missing a few fossils. For instance, some players reported missing a left Ptera wing and a Spino tail that were erroneously sold.
• Once you donate all fossils to the museum, Blathers will reward you with the Framed Fossil Poster. Additionally, assessed fossils can be utilized as furniture for a prehistoric theme on your island.

Exploring the Rarest Fossils and Their Features in ACNH

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, fossils are the remains of plants and animals preserved in rock or mineral. Players can dig them up using a shovel. Collecting and donating fossils contributes to the museum’s collection and earns rewards.

There are over 75 different types of fossils available. However, some fossils require multiple pieces to be found, making it essential to take time to complete the set.

The museum features a remarkable display of collected items. Fossils can be discovered in 5-point star holes scattered around your island. Players can find around 4-5 fossils daily, with the types being completely random. A total of 73 fossils can be found, but they must be assessed by Blathers before donation.

• Some of the most valuable fossils include the Trilobite, Ammonite, and Ankylo Skull. Rare fossils can be sold for high prices or donated to the museum for rewards.
• The Coprolite fossil can be assessed at the museum and sold for 1100 Bells.
• Deinonychus fossils reflect a vicious dinosaur, adding to the museum’s collection.
• The Shark Tooth Pattern fossil can be displayed at the museum and sold for 1000 Bells.
• Players can add three Spinosaurus fossils to the museum.

To track progress, a list of fossils previously owned can be found in the Wallpaper, Flooring, and More section in Nook Shopping on the Nook Stop or Nook Phone app. However, this list does not indicate what has been donated.

For players looking to become the ultimate fossil collector, tips on locating rare fossils can be immensely helpful. Ultimately, discover rare and valuable fossils and create a stunning museum collection!