Genus: Diandongosuchus LI, WU, ZHAO, SATO & WANG, 2012
Etymology: The generic name is derived from 'Diandong,' indicating the easternmost
part of Yunnan Province where the specimen was collected, and Greek, suchos,
'crocodile.'
Species:
fuyuanensis LI,
WU, ZHAO,
SATO & WANG,
2012
Etymology: In reference to Fuyuan County, Yunnan Province, China, where the holotype specimen was
excavated.
Holotype: ZMNH M8770
Locality: West of Huangnihe River, southeast Fuyuan County, Yunnan Province, China.
Horizon: Zhuganpo Member, Falang Formation.
Biostratigraphy:
Age: Ladinian Stage, Upper Mid Triassic, Upper Middle Triassic.
Material: Skull and skeleton.
Note: Marine Deposit.