How to Get the Eusthenopteron Fossil

This is a page for the Eusthenopteron fossil in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Learn how and where to get the Eusthenopteron fossil, its sell price, and what you can do with it.

Eusthenopteron Fossil Sell Price and Basic Info

Eusthenopteron
Series	Standalone
Sell Price	2000

List of Stand-Alone Fossils

Trilobite	Anomalocaris	Myllokunmingia	Ammonite
Eusthenopteron	Dunkleosteus	Acanthostega	Amber
Shark-Tooth Pattern	Coprolite	Juramaia	Archaeopteryx
Dinosaur Track	Australopith

Where to Get the Eusthenopteron Fossil

Dig Up Fossil Spots on your Island

You can get the Eusthenopteron fossil by digging up the star-shaped spots on your island with a shovel.

At least 4 or 5 fossil spots are guaranteed to appear everyday, so make sure you check every part of your island!

Fossils Appear on Mystery Islands

Fossil spots also have a chance to appear on Mystery Islands, although only one spot will appear at a time.

What to do With the Eusthenopteron Fossil

Donate to the Museum

Talk to Blathers and pick Make a Donation to donate the fossil to the Museum's growing collection!

Take note that Blathers needs to assess the fossil before you can donate it!

How to Unlock the Museum

Sell at Nook's Cranny

If you've already completed your Museum's fossil collection, consider selling them at Nook's Cranny!

Fossil prices range between 1,000 to 6,000 Bells, so you're always getting a profit by selling them!

Money Making Guide

Use as Decoration

You can also use the Eusthenopteron fossil to decorate your home or your island.

You can place smaller fossils on tables while larger fossils are placed on the floor or ground.

Related Guides

Fossil List