Genus: Nanogomphodon HOPSON & SUES, 2006
Etymology: Greek,
nanos, "dwarf," Greek, gomphios, "molar" and Greek, odon, "tooth"; Dwarf molar
tooth.
Species: wildi HOPSON & SUES, 2006
Etymology: In honor of our friend and colleague Rupert Wild (Staatliches Museum
für Naturkunde Stuttgart), in recognition of his many contributions to our
understanding of Triassic tetrapods.
Holotype: SMNS 51962
Locality: Housing development "Leitenacker II" in Michelbach an der Bilz, Baden-Württemberg State, Germany.
Horizon: Sandige Pflanzenschiefer, lower Lettenkeuper (lower Keuper or Erfurt Formation).
Biostratigraphy:
Age: Ladinian Stage, Upper Mid Triassic Epoch, Late Middle Triassic.
Material: Left lower postcanine tooth lacking apical portion of the root.