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Aardonyx was formally named in 2010 by A. M. Yates and colleagues.

Fossils referred to Aardonyx date to the Early Jurassic (Hettangian · Sinemurian), roughly 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago. Finds come from South Africa, including the Elliot Formation. It was a herbivore and could move on two or four legs.

In 1975, J. A. Hopson published the name Abrictosaurus. The name means “wakeful lizard.”

It lived in the Early Jurassic (Hettangian · Sinemurian), roughly 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago. Finds come from Lesotho, including the Elliot Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

Adeopapposaurus was formally named in 2009 by R. N. Martínez. The name means “far eating lizard.”

Fossils referred to Adeopapposaurus date to the Early Jurassic (Hettangian–Toarcian), roughly 201.4 to 174.7 million years ago. Finds come from Argentina, including the Cañón del Colorado Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

Amygdalodon was formally named in 1947 by A. Cabrera. The name means “almond tooth.”

It lived in the Early Jurassic (Pliensbachian · Toarcian), roughly 192.9 to 174.7 million years ago. Finds come from Argentina, including the Lonco Trapial Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on four legs.

The genus Anchisaurus dates to 1885, the year O. C. Marsh described it.

Fossils referred to Anchisaurus date to the Early Jurassic (Hettangian · Sinemurian), roughly 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago. Finds come from the United States, including the Portland Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

Antetonitrus was formally named in 2003 by A. M. Yates and J. W. Kitching. The name means “before thunder.”

Fossils referred to Antetonitrus date to the Early Jurassic (Hettangian · Sinemurian), roughly 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago. Finds come from South Africa, including the Elliot Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on four legs.

The genus Archaeocursor dates to 2025, the year X. Yao and colleagues described it. The name means “old runner.”

It lived in the Early Jurassic (Sinemurian · Pliensbachian), roughly 199.5 to 184.2 million years ago. Finds come from China, including the Ziliujing Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

The genus Arcusaurus dates to 2011, the year A. M. Yates and colleagues described it.

Fossils referred to Arcusaurus date to the Early Jurassic (Hettangian · Sinemurian), roughly 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago. Finds come from South Africa, including the Elliot Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

Asfaltovenator was formally named in 2019 by O. W. M. Rauhut and D. Pol. The name means “cañadón Asfalto Formation hunter.”

It lived in the Early Jurassic · Middle Jurassic (Toarcian · Aalenian · Bajocian), roughly 184.2 to 168.2 million years ago. Finds come from Argentina, including the Cañadón Asfalto Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

Bagualia was formally named in 2020 by D. Pol and colleagues. The name means “wild horse.”

Fossils referred to Bagualia date to the Early Jurassic (Toarcian), roughly 184.2 to 174.7 million years ago. Finds come from Argentina, including the Cañadón Asfalto Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on four legs.

Barapasaurus was formally named in 1975 by S. L. Jain and colleagues. The name means “big-legged lizard.”

Fossils referred to Barapasaurus date to the Early Jurassic (Sinemurian · Pliensbachian), roughly 199.5 to 184.2 million years ago. Finds come from India, including the Kota Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on four legs.

The genus Berberosaurus dates to 2007, the year R. Allain and colleagues described it. The name means “berber lizard.”

Fossils referred to Berberosaurus date to the Early Jurassic (Pliensbachian · Toarcian), roughly 192.9 to 174.7 million years ago. Finds come from Morocco. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

The genus Bienosaurus dates to 2001, the year Z. Dong described it. The name honors a person tied to the fossil or its study.

Fossils referred to Bienosaurus date to the Early Jurassic (Hettangian · Sinemurian), roughly 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago. Finds come from China, including the Lufeng Formation. It was a herbivore. A habitual gait is not settled.

The genus Ceratocaudia dates to 2026, the year A. Natarajan and colleagues described it.

It lived in the Early Jurassic · Middle Jurassic (Toarcian · Aalenian · Bajocian), roughly 184.2 to 168.2 million years ago. Finds come from India, including the Kaladongar Formation. It walked on four legs. Its diet is too uncertain to state.

The genus Chinshakiangosaurus dates to 1992, the year Z. Dong described it. The name means “chinshakiang lizard.”

Fossils referred to Chinshakiangosaurus date to the Early Jurassic (Hettangian), roughly 201.4 to 199.5 million years ago. Finds come from China, including the Fengjiahe Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on four legs.

Condorraptor was formally named in 2005 by O. W. M. Rauhut. The name means “robber from Cerro Condor.”

It lived in the Early Jurassic · Middle Jurassic (Toarcian · Aalenian), roughly 184.2 to 170.9 million years ago. Finds come from Argentina, including the Cañadón Asfalto Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

The genus Cryolophosaurus dates to 1994, the year W. R. Hammer and W. J. Hickerson described it. The name means “frozen-crested lizard.”

Fossils referred to Cryolophosaurus date to the Early Jurassic (Sinemurian · Pliensbachian), roughly 199.5 to 184.2 million years ago. Finds come from Antarctica, including the Hanson Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

Dandakosaurus was formally named in 1982 by P. Yadagiri. The name means “dandakaranya lizard.”

It lived in the Early Jurassic (Sinemurian · Pliensbachian), roughly 199.5 to 184.2 million years ago. Finds come from India, including the Kota Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

The genus Dilophosaurus dates to 1970, the year S. P. Welles described it.

Fossils referred to Dilophosaurus date to the Early Jurassic (Hettangian · Sinemurian · Pliensbachian), roughly 201.4 to 184.2 million years ago. Finds come from the United States, including the Kayenta Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

Dornraptor was formally named in 2024 by M. G. Baron. The name means “dorset robber.”

It lived in the Early Jurassic (Hettangian · Sinemurian), roughly 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago. Finds come from the United Kingdom, including the Blue Lias Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

Dracoraptor was formally named in 2016 by D. M. Martill and colleagues. The name honors a person tied to the fossil or its study.

It lived in the Early Jurassic (Hettangian), roughly 201.4 to 199.5 million years ago. Finds come from the United Kingdom, including the Blue Lias Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

The genus Dracovenator dates to 2005, the year A. M. Yates described it. The name means “dragon hunter.”

Fossils referred to Dracovenator date to the Early Jurassic (Hettangian · Sinemurian), roughly 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago. Finds come from South Africa, including the Elliot Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

In 1990, H. Haubold published the name Emausaurus. The name means “eMAU lizard.”

It lived in the Early Jurassic (Toarcian), roughly 184.2 to 174.7 million years ago. Finds come from Germany, including the Posidonia Shale Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on four legs.

The genus Eocursor dates to 2007, the year R. J. Butler and colleagues described it.

Fossils referred to Eocursor date to the Early Jurassic (Hettangian · Sinemurian), roughly 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago. Finds come from South Africa, including the Elliot Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.