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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Fulengia was formally named in 1977 by R. L. Carroll and P. M. Galton. The name honors a person tied to the fossil or its study.

It lived in the Early Jurassic (Sinemurian), roughly 199.5 to 192.9 million years ago. Finds come from China, including the Lufeng Formation. It was a herbivore and walked on two legs.

Gigantoscelus was formally named in 1916 by E. C. N. Van Hoepen.

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

The genus Glacialisaurus dates to 2007, the year N. D. Smith and D. Pol described it. The name means “icy lizard.”

It lived in 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 herbivore and walked on two legs.

In 1998, X. He and colleagues published the name Gongxianosaurus. The name honors a person tied to the fossil or its study.

It lived in the Early Jurassic (Toarcian), roughly 184.2 to 174.7 million years ago. Finds come from China, including the Ziliujing Formation. It was a herbivore and could move on two or four legs.

The genus Gryponyx dates to 1911, the year R. Broom described it.

Fossils referred to Gryponyx 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.

The genus Guaibasaurus dates to 1999, the year J. F. Bonaparte and colleagues described it. The name means “guaíba lizard.”

Fossils referred to Guaibasaurus date to the Late Triassic (Norian), roughly 227.3 to 205.7 million years ago. Finds come from Brazil, including the Caturrita Formation. It was an omnivore and walked on two legs.