Genus: Bocatherium CLARK & HOPSEN, 1985
Etymology: In reference to the La Boca Formation in Huizachal Canyon, Tamulipas State, Mexico, where the specimen was found, and Greek, therion, “beast, mammal.”

Species: mexicanum CLARK & HOPSEN, 1985
Etymology: In reference to the country of Mexico, where the specimen was found.

Holotype: IGM 3492

Locality: Huizachal Canyon near the towns of Huizachal, Anacahuita and La Joya, 15 km south-west of Ciudad Victora, Tamaulipas State, Mexico.

Horizon: La Boca Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Early- Middle Jurassic.

Material: Nearly complete skull and mandible.