While on an adventure with @Pilobolus, exploring the Dakota Sandstone and underlying shales, I found something very exciting*...
...my first coiled Nautiloid!
Coiled Nautiloid
Upper Cretaceous (Cenomanian) Paguate Member of the Dakota Formation
Sandoval County, New Mexico
Now, after a bit of research, I write here to lean on this Forum for assistance with identification. I find that this specimen sits well in the genus Kummelonautilus...what say you?
Many thanks for your help,
-P.
*Bryan can attest to my yelling and jumping around.
@FossilDAWG