Genus: Herpetochirus SEELEY, 1895
Etymology: Greek, herpeton, "reptile" and Greek, kheir, "hand" + us: Reptile paw.

Species: brachycnemus SEELEY, 1895
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Locality: Klipfontein, Fraserburg, Graaff Reinet District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.

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Material: 14 dorsal vertebrae.