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Agrosaurus was formally named in 1891 by H. G. Seeley. The name means “field lizard.”

Fossils referred to Agrosaurus date to the Late Triassic (Rhaetian), roughly 205.7 to 201.4 million years ago. Finds come from the United Kingdom, including the Magnesian Conglomerate Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

In 2025, D. M. Lovelace and colleagues published the name Ahvaytum. The name means “long ago.”

It lived in the Late Triassic (Carnian), roughly 237 to 227.3 million years ago. Finds come from the United States, including the Popo Agie Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

In 2025, R. N. Martínez and colleagues published the name Anteavis. The name means “before birds.”

It lived in the Late Triassic (Carnian), roughly 237 to 227.3 million years ago. Finds come from Argentina, including the Ischigualasto Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

The genus Asylosaurus dates to 2007, the year P. M. Galton described it. The name means “unharmed lizard.”

It lived in the Late Triassic (Rhaetian), roughly 205.7 to 201.4 million years ago. Finds come from the United Kingdom. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

The genus Bagualosaurus dates to 2018, the year F. A. Pretto and colleagues described it. The name means “strongly built fellow.”

Fossils referred to Bagualosaurus date to the Late Triassic (Carnian), roughly 237 to 227.3 million years ago. Finds come from Brazil, including the Santa Maria Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

Blikanasaurus was formally named in 1985 by P. M. Galton and J. Van Heerden. The name means “lizard from Blikana.”

It lived in the Late Triassic (Norian · Rhaetian), roughly 227.3 to 201.4 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 2016, S. F. Cabreira and colleagues published the name Buriolestes. The name honors a person tied to the fossil or its study.

It lived in the Late Triassic (Carnian), roughly 237 to 227.3 million years ago. Finds come from Brazil, including the Santa Maria Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

Camelotia was formally named in 1985 by P. M. Galton. The name means “from Camelot.”

It lived in the Late Triassic (Rhaetian), roughly 205.7 to 201.4 million years ago. Finds come from the United Kingdom, including the Westbury Formation. It was a herbivore and could move on two or four legs.

The genus Camposaurus dates to 1998, the year A. P. Hunt and colleagues described it. The name honors a person tied to the fossil or its study.

It lived in the Late Triassic (Norian), roughly 227.3 to 205.7 million years ago. Finds come from the United States, including the Chinle Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

The genus Caseosaurus dates to 1998, the year A. P. Hunt and colleagues described it. The name honors a person tied to the fossil or its study.

Fossils referred to Caseosaurus date to the Late Triassic (Carnian · Norian), roughly 237 to 205.7 million years ago. Finds come from the United States, including the Tecovas Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

In 1995, R. A. Long and P. A. Murry published the name Chindesaurus. The name honors a person tied to the fossil or its study.

Fossils referred to Chindesaurus date to the Late Triassic (Norian), roughly 227.3 to 205.7 million years ago. Finds come from the United States, including the Chinle Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

In 2010, M. D. Ezcurra published the name Chromogisaurus.

It lived in the Late Triassic (Carnian), roughly 237 to 227.3 million years ago. Finds come from Argentina, including the Ischigualasto Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

The genus Coelophysis dates to 1889, the year E. D. Cope described it.

Fossils referred to Coelophysis date to the Late Triassic (Norian · Rhaetian), roughly 227.3 to 201.4 million years ago. Finds come from the United States, including the Chinle Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

Coloradisaurus was formally named in 1978 by J. F. Bonaparte. The name means “los Colorados lizard.”

Fossils referred to Coloradisaurus date to the Late Triassic (Norian), roughly 227.3 to 205.7 million years ago. Finds come from Argentina, including the Los Colorados Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

Daemonosaurus was formally named in 2011 by H. D. Sues and colleagues. The name means “demon lizard.”

Fossils referred to Daemonosaurus date to the Late Triassic (Rhaetian), roughly 205.7 to 201.4 million years ago. Finds come from the United States, including the Chinle Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

Dolichosuchus was formally named in 1932 by F. V. Huene.

It lived in the Late Triassic (Norian), roughly 227.3 to 205.7 million years ago. Finds come from Germany, including the Löwenstein Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

Efraasia was formally named in 1973 by P. M. Galton. The name honors a person tied to the fossil or its study.

Fossils referred to Efraasia date to the Late Triassic (Norian), roughly 227.3 to 205.7 million years ago. Finds come from Germany, including the Löwenstein Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

In 2011, R. N. Martínez and colleagues published the name Eodromaeus.

Fossils referred to Eodromaeus date to the Late Triassic (Carnian), roughly 237 to 227.3 million years ago. Finds come from Argentina, including the Ischigualasto Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

In 1993, P. C. Sereno and colleagues published the name Eoraptor. The name means “dawn thief.”

Fossils referred to Eoraptor date to the Late Triassic (Carnian), roughly 237 to 227.3 million years ago. Finds come from Argentina, including the Ischigualasto Formation. It was an omnivore and walked on two legs.

The genus Erythrovenator dates to 2021, the year R. T. Müller described it. The name means “red hunter.”

Fossils referred to Erythrovenator date to the Late Triassic (Carnian · Norian), roughly 237 to 205.7 million years ago. Finds come from Brazil. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

Eucnemesaurus was formally named in 1920 by E. C. N. Van Hoepen.

It lived in the Late Triassic (Norian · Rhaetian), roughly 227.3 to 201.4 million years ago. Finds come from South Africa, including the Elliot Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

Euskelosaurus was formally named in 1866 by T. H. Huxley. The name means “good-legged lizard.”

It lived in the Late Triassic (Norian · Rhaetian), roughly 227.3 to 201.4 million years ago. Finds come from South Africa, including the Elliot Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on four legs.

The genus Gnathovorax dates to 2019, the year C. Pacheco and colleagues described it. The name means “devouring jaw.”

It lived in the Late Triassic (Carnian), roughly 237 to 227.3 million years ago. Finds come from Brazil, including the Santa Maria Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.

Gojirasaurus was formally named in 1997 by K. Carpenter. The name honors a person tied to the fossil or its study.

It lived in the Late Triassic (Norian), roughly 227.3 to 205.7 million years ago. Finds come from the United States, including the Bull Canyon Formation. It was a carnivore and walked on two legs.