2017 in paleontology explained

Flora

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Cnidarians

Research

New taxa

NameNoveltyStatusAuthorsAgeUnitLocationNotesImages
Acanthophyllum filiforme[7] Sp. novValidCoen-AubertDevonian (Givetian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Ptenophyllidae.
Acanthophyllum sougyiSp. novValidCoen-AubertDevonian (Givetian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Ptenophyllidae.
Agetolites angullongensis[8] Sp. novValidZhen, Wang & PercivalLate OrdovicianAngullong FormationA tabulate coral.
Aulohelia carbonica[9] Sp. novValidNiko & FujikawaCarboniferous (Viséan)Akiyoshi Limestone GroupA tabulate coral.
Bothrophyllum gorbachevensis[10] Sp. novValidFedorowskiCarboniferous (Bashkirian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Bothrophyllidae.
Bothrophyllum kalmyussiSp. novValidFedorowskiCarboniferous (Bashkirian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Bothrophyllidae.
Cambroctoconus koori[11] Sp. novValidPeelCambrian Stage 4 or Stage 5Henson Gletscher FormationA possible member of Octocorallia.
Charactophyllum mauritanicumSp. novValidCoen-AubertDevonian (Givetian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Disphyllidae.
Charactophyllum soraufiSp. novValidCoen-AubertDevonian (Givetian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Disphyllidae.
Dianqianophyllum[12] Gen. et sp. novValidLiao & MaDevonian (Givetian)A rugose coral. Genus includes new species D. bianqingense.
Dibunophylloides columnatus[13] Sp. novValidFedorowskiCarboniferous (Bashkirian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Aulophyllidae.
Dibunophylloides paulusSp. novValidFedorowskiCarboniferous (Bashkirian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Aulophyllidae.
Dibunophylloides similisSp. novValidFedorowskiCarboniferous (Bashkirian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Aulophyllidae.
Dibunophyllum mediumSp. novValidFedorowskiCarboniferous (Bashkirian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Aulophyllidae.
Enniskillenia multiseptata[14] Sp. novValidBamber & Rodríguez in Bamber et al.Carboniferous (Mississippian)A rugose coral.
Fungiaphyllia[15] Gen. et sp. novValidMelnikova & RoniewiczEarly Jurassic (Hettangian/Sinemurian–Pliensbachian)A stony coral belonging to the family Latomeandridae. The type species is Fungiaphyllia communis.
Gillismilia[16] Nom. novValidLathuilière, Charbonnier & PacaudEarly Jurassic (Pliensbachian)A coral; a replacement name for Palaeocyathus Alloiteau (1956).
Guembelastraea dronoviSp. novValidMelnikova & RoniewiczEarly Jurassic (Hettangian/Sinemurian)A stony coral belonging to the family Tropiastraeidae, a species of Guembelastraea.
Lithostrotion termieri[17] Sp. novValidRodríguez & Somerville in Rodríguez, Somerville & SaidCarboniferous (Viséan)Azrou-Khenifra BasinA rugose coral belonging to the family Lithostrotionidae.
Macgeea tourneuriSp. novValidCoen-AubertDevonian (Givetian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Phillipsastreidae.
NinaGen. et 3 sp. et comb. novJunior homonymFedorowskiCarboniferous (Serpukhovian and Bashkirian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Bothrophyllidae. The type species is N. donetsiana; genus also includes new species N. dibimitaria and N. magna, as well as "Bothrophyllum" berestovensis Vassilyuk (1960). The generic name is preoccupied by Nina Horsfield (1829).
Oppelismilia spectabilisSp. novValidMelnikova & RoniewiczEarly Jurassic (Hettangian/Sinemurian)A stony coral belonging to the family Oppelismiliidae, a species of Oppelismilia.
Parepismilia dolichostomaSp. novValidMelnikova & RoniewiczEarly Jurassic (Hettangian–early Sinemurian)A stony coral belonging to the family Parepismiliidae, a species of Parepismilia.
Parepismilia dronoviSp. novValidMelnikova & RoniewiczEarly Jurassic (Hettangian/Sinemurian)A stony coral belonging to the family Parepismiliidae, a species of Parepismilia.
Periplacotrochus[18] Gen. et comb. et sp. novValidCairnsLate Eocene to middle MioceneA flabellid coral. Genus includes P. deltoideus (Duncan, 1864), P. corniculatus (Dennant, 1899), P. elongatus (Duncan, 1864), P. pueblensis (Dennant, 1903), P. inflectus (Dennant, 1903) and P. magnus (Dennant, 1904), as well as new species P. cudmorei.
Petrophyllia niimiensis[19] Sp. novValidNiko, Suzuki & TaguchiMioceneBihoku GroupA stony coral.
Protomichelinia funafusensis[20] Sp. novValidNikoEarly PermianFunafuseyama LimestoneA tabulate coral belonging to the order Favositida and the family Micheliniidae.
Qinscyphus[21] Gen. et sp. novValidLiu et al.Cambrian (Fortunian)Kuanchuanpu FormationA probable crown jellyfish belonging to the family Olivooidae. The type species is Q. necopinus.
Rozkowskia lentaSp. novValidFedorowskiCarboniferous (Bashkirian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Aulophyllidae.
Scoliopora hosakai[22] Sp. novValidNiko, Ibaraki & TazawaMiddle DevonianA tabulate coral belonging to the order Favositida and the family Alveolitidae.
Sinaster[23] Gen. et sp. novValidWang et al.Early CambrianKuanchuanpu FormationA member of Medusozoa belonging to the family Olivooidae. The type species is S. petalon.
Stephanophyllia plattenwaldensis[24] Sp. novValidBaron-SzaboEarly Cretaceous (late Aptian to Albian)Garschella FormationA stony coral belonging to the family Micrabaciidae.
Sterictopathes[25] Gen. et sp. novValidBaliński & SunOrdovician (early Floian)Fenxiang Formation
Honghuayuan Formation		A black coral related to Sinopathes reptans. The type species is S. radicatus.
VoragoaxumGen. et sp. novValidFedorowskiCarboniferous (Bashkirian)A rugose coral belonging to the family Aulophyllidae. The type species is V. cavum.
Zaphrentites etheringtonensisSp. novValidBamber & Rodríguez in Bamber et al.Carboniferous (Mississippian)A rugose coral.
Zaphrentites lerandiSp. novValidBamber & Rodríguez in Bamber et al.Carboniferous (Mississippian)A rugose coral.

Arthropods

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Bryozoans

Research

New taxa

NameNoveltyStatusAuthorsAgeUnitLocationNotesImages
Acupipora mexicana[27] Sp. novValidErnst & VachardCarboniferous (middle Pennsylvanian)
Adeonellopsis sandbergiSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Adeonidae.
'Akatopora' wilmseni[28] Sp. novValidMartha, Niebuhr & ScholzLate Cretaceous (mid-late Turonian)Strehlen Formation GermanyA cheilostome bryozoan.
Atactotoechus vaulxensis[29] Sp. novValidErnst et al.Carboniferous (Mississippian) BelgiumA bryozoan.
Bashkirella arnaoense[30] Sp. novValidSuárez Andrés & Wyse JacksonDevonian (Eifelian)Moniello FormationA member of Fenestrata belonging to the family Chasmatoporidae.
Bigeyina cantabricaSp. novValidSuárez Andrés & Wyse JacksonDevonian (Emsian–early Eifelian)Moniello FormationA member of Fenestrata belonging to the family Semicosciniidae.
Bigeyina spinosaSp. novValidSuárez Andrés & Wyse JacksonDevonian (Emsian–early Eifelian)Moniello FormationA member of Fenestrata belonging to the family Semicosciniidae.
Bragella[31] Gen. et sp. novValidDi Martino et al.Eocene–Oligocene transitionA cheilostome bryozoan. Genus includes new species B. pseudofedora.
Buskia waiinuensis[32] Sp. novValidDi Martino et al.PleistoceneNukumaru LimestoneA member of Ctenostomatida belonging to the superfamily Vesicularioidea and the family Buskiidae.
Cheiloporina clarksvillensisSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Cheiloporinidae.
Cigclisula solenoidesSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Colatooeciidae.
Coeloclemis zefrehensis[33] Sp. novValidErnst et al.Devonian (Frasnian)Bahram FormationA trepostome bryozoan.
Diplosolen akatjevense[34] Sp. novValidViskova & PakhnevichMiddle Jurassic (Callovian)A bryozoan belonging to the class Stenolaemata and the order Tubuliporida.
Ditaxipora lakriensis[35] Sp. novValidSonar & PawarMiocene (Burdigalian)Chhasra FormationA member of the family Catenicellidae.
Eridopora moravica[36] Sp. novValidTolokonnikova, Kalvoda & KumpanCarboniferous (Tournaisian) Czech Republic
Escharoides joannaeSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Romancheinidae.
Euthyrhombopora tenuisSp. novValidErnst et al.Devonian (Frasnian)Bahram FormationA rhabdomesine cryptostome bryozoan.
Exechonella minutiperforataSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Exechonellidae.
Exidmonea baghi[37] Sp. novValidZágoršek, Yazdi & BahramiMioceneQom FormationA cyclostome bryozoan.
Fabifenestella almazaniSp. novValidErnst & VachardCarboniferous (middle Pennsylvanian)
Fenestrapora elegansSp. novValidSuárez Andrés & Wyse JacksonDevonian (late Emsian–early Eifelian)Moniello FormationA member of Fenestrata belonging to the family Semicosciniidae.
Filites robustusSp. novValidSuárez Andrés & Wyse JacksonDevonian (Emsian–early Eifelian)Moniello FormationA member of Fenestrata belonging to the family Acanthocladiidae.
Floridina subantiquaSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Onychocellidae.
Foratella cervisia[38] Sp. novValidTaylor & MarthaLate Cretaceous (Cenomanian)Beer Head Limestone Formation United KingdomA cheilostome bryozoan.
Hagiosynodos simplexSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Cheiloporinidae.
Heteractis tanzaniensisSp. novValidDi Martino et al.Eocene–Oligocene transitionA cheilostome bryozoan.
HillmeroporaGen. et sp. novValidMartha, Niebuhr & ScholzLate Cretaceous (mid-late Turonian)Strehlen Formation GermanyA cheilostome bryozoan genus belonging to the family Calloporidae. Type species H. pavonina; genus also includes Membranipora procurrens Brydone, 1929.
Jablonskipora[39] Gen. et sp. novValidMartha & TaylorEarly Cretaceous (Albian)Upper GreensandA cheilostome bryozoan. The type species is J. kidwellae.
Kalvariella antiquaSp. novValidSuárez Andrés & Wyse JacksonDevonian (Emsian–early Eifelian)Moniello FormationA member of Fenestrata belonging to the family Acanthocladiidae.
Lacrimula crassaSp. novValidDi Martino et al.Eocene–Oligocene transitionA cheilostome bryozoan.
Lacrimula kilwaensisSp. novValidDi Martino et al.Eocene–Oligocene transitionA cheilostome bryozoan.
Margaretta pentaceratopsSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Margarettidae.
Metrarabdotos aquaeguttum[40] Sp. novValidRamalho, Távora & ZagorsekEarly MiocenePirabas Formation BrazilA member of Lepralielloidea belonging to the family Metrarabdotosidae.
Metrarabdotos capanemensisSp. novValidRamalho, Távora & ZagorsekEarly MiocenePirabas Formation BrazilA member of Lepralielloidea belonging to the family Metrarabdotosidae.
Metrarabdotos elongatumSp. novValidRamalho, Távora & ZagorsekEarly MiocenePirabas Formation BrazilA member of Lepralielloidea belonging to the family Metrarabdotosidae.
Microeciella kolomnensisSp. novValidViskova & PakhnevichMiddle Jurassic (Callovian)A bryozoan belonging to the suborder Tubuliporina and the family Oncousoeciidae.
Microporella rustiSp. novValidDi Martino et al.PleistoceneNukumaru LimestoneA member of the family Microporellidae.
Nellia winstonae[41] Sp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Quadricellariidae.
Nevianipora isfahaniSp. novValidZágoršek, Yazdi & BahramiMioceneQom FormationA cyclostome bryozoan.
'Onychocella' barbataSp. novValidMartha, Niebuhr & ScholzLate Cretaceous (late Cenomanian)Dölzschen Formation GermanyA cheilostome bryozoan. Taylor, Martha & Gordon (2018) transferred this species to the genus Kamilocella.[42]
Onychocella saxoniaeSp. novValidMartha, Niebuhr & ScholzLate Cretaceous (late Cenomanian)Dölzschen Formation GermanyA cheilostome bryozoan.
Paralicornia interdigitataSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Candidae.
Paraseptopora geometricaSp. novValidSuárez Andrés & Wyse JacksonDevonian (late Emsian–early Eifelian)Moniello FormationA member of Fenestrata belonging to the family Septoporidae.
Paraseptopora irregularisSp. novValidSuárez Andrés & Wyse JacksonDevonian (Emsian–early Eifelian)Moniello FormationA member of Fenestrata belonging to the family Septoporidae.
Pharopora[43] Gen. et sp. novValidWyse Jackson, Ernst & Suárez AndrésCarboniferous (Tournaisian)Hook Head FormationA member of Cryptostomata belonging to the family Rhabdomesidae. The type species is P. regularis.
Pleuromucrum epifanioiSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Phidoloporidae.
Pleuromucrum liowaeSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Phidoloporidae.
Polyascosoecia iranicaSp. novValidZágoršek, Yazdi & BahramiMioceneQom FormationA cyclostome bryozoan.
Puellina quadrispinosaSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Cribrilinidae.
Revalotrypa inopinata[44] Sp. novValidFedorov, Koromyslova & MarthaOrdovician (Floian)An esthonioporate bryozoan belonging to the family Revalotrypidae.
Revalotrypa yugaensisSp. novValidFedorov, Koromyslova & MarthaOrdovician (Floian)An esthonioporate bryozoan belonging to the family Revalotrypidae.
SchizolepraliellaGen. et sp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A Schizoporella-like cheilostome bryozoan of uncertain phylogenetic placement. The type species is S. nancyae.
Selenaria lyrulata[45] Sp. novValidLópez-Gappa, Pérez & GriffinEarly MioceneMonte León FormationA bryozoan belonging to the family Selenariidae.
Spiniflabellum jacksoniSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Cribrilinidae.
Steginoporella tiara[46] Sp. novValidGordon, Voje & TaylorEarly PleistoceneA member of Cheilostomata belonging to the family Steginoporellidae.
Stylopoma farleyensisSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Schizoporellidae.
Stylopoma leverhulmeSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Schizoporellidae.
Thalamoporella bitorquataSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Thalamoporellidae.
Thalamoporella hastigeraSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Thalamoporellidae.
Thalamoporella ogivalisSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Thalamoporellidae.
Thalamoporella papalisSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Thalamoporellidae.
Thalamoporella polygonalisSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Thalamoporellidae.
Trypostega vokesiSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Trypostegidae.
Turbicellepora giardinaiSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Celleporidae.
Utropora parvaSp. novValidSuárez Andrés & Wyse JacksonDevonian (Emsian–early Eifelian)Moniello FormationA member of Fenestrata belonging to the family Semicosciniidae.
Vix scolaroiSp. novValidDi Martino, Taylor & PortellEarly MioceneChipola Formation United States
A cheilostome bryozoan belonging to the family Vicidae.
Wilbertopora manubriformisSp. novValidTaylor & MarthaLate Cretaceous (Cenomanian)Beer Head Limestone Formation United KingdomA cheilostome bryozoan.
Wilbertopora ostiolatoidesSp. novValidMartha, Niebuhr & ScholzLate Cretaceous (mid-late Turonian)Strehlen Formation GermanyA cheilostome bryozoan.

Brachiopods

Research

New taxa

NameNoveltyStatusAuthorsAgeUnitLocationNotesImages
Acrothyra bonnia[49] Sp. novValidSkovsted et al.Cambrian Stage 4Forteau Formation Canada
A member of Acrotretida belonging to the family Acrotretidae.
Anarhynchia smithi[50] Sp. novValidPálfy et al.Early Jurassic (Pliensbachian)Inklin Formation
Atelelasma longisulcum[51] Sp. novValidLiljeroth et al.OrdovicianDunabrattin Limestone Formation
Tramore Limestone Formation		A member of Strophomenata belonging to the order Billingsellida and the family Clitambonitidae.
Atychorhynchia[52] Gen. et sp. novValidBaeza-Carratalá, Reolid & García JoralEarly Jurassic (late Pliensbachian–early Toarcian)Zegrí FormationA member of Rhynchonellida belonging to the family Norellidae. The type species is A. falsiorigo.
Avdeevella[53] Gen. et sp. novValidBaranovOrdovicianThe type species is A. mica.
Bilobia alichovae[54] Sp. novValidMadisonOrdovician (Sandbian)
A member of Strophomenida.
Bittnerithyris[55] Gen. novValidPopov & ZakharovEarly Triassic (Olenekian)
A member of Terebratulida.
Bronnothyris danaperensis[56] Sp. novValidBitner & MüllerEocene (Priabonian)A member of Terebratulida belonging to the family Megathyrididae.
Burrirhynchia albiensis[57] Sp. novValidGaspardEarly Cretaceous (Albian)A member of Rhynchonellida belonging to the family Tetrarhynchiidae.
Colaptomena auduniSp. novValidLiljeroth et al.OrdovicianTramore Limestone FormationA member of Strophomenida belonging to the family Rafinesquinidae.
Cyrtinaella? houiSp. novValidLü & MaDevonian (late Frasnian)A member of Spiriferinida.
Cyrtospirifer ainosawensis[58] Sp. novValidTazawa, Inose & KanekoLate DevonianAinosawa FormationA member of Spiriferida belonging to the family Cyrtospiriferidae.
Cyrtospirifer choanjiensis[59] Sp. novValidTazawaLate DevonianA member of Spiriferida belonging to the family Cyrtospiriferidae.
Dactylogonia costellataSp. novValidLiljeroth et al.OrdovicianDunabrattin Limestone Formation
Tramore Limestone Formation		A member of Strophomenida belonging to the family Strophomenidae.
Dirafinesquina antiqua[60] Sp. novValidPopov & CocksOrdovician (Dapingian)A strophomenoid brachiopod.
Discinisca suborbicularis[61] Sp. novValidSmirnova et al.Late Jurassic
Discinisca undata[62] Sp. novValidSmirnova in Smirnova et al.Late JurassicA brachiopod belonging to the family Discinidae, a species of Discinisca.
Elkanathyris[63] Gen. et sp. novValidCopper & JinSilurian (Aeronian)
An athyride brachiopod. The type species is E. pallula.
Eoporambonites raziabadensisSp. novValidPopov & CocksOrdovician (Dapingian)A porambonitoid brachiopod.
Foveola ivari[64] Sp. novValid[65] Holmer et al.Ordovician (Sandbian)A member of Obolidae.
Gypidula xuiSp. novValidLü & MaDevonian (late Frasnian)A member of Pentamerida.
Hesperorthis leinsterensisSp. novValidLiljeroth et al.OrdovicianDunabrattin Limestone Formation
Tramore Limestone Formation		A member of Orthida belonging to the family Hesperorthidae.
Hexigtenichonetes[66] Gen. et comb. novValidShen in Shen et al.Permian (Guadalupian)Miaoling FormationA member of Productida belonging to the family Rugosochonetidae. The type species is "Hemichonetes" hemipleura Li & Su in Li et al. (1980); genus also includes "Hemichonetes guangxingensis Li & Su in Li et al. (1980), "Hemichonetes subquadrata Li & Su in Li et al. (1980) and "Hemichonetes yanjiensis Li & Su in Li et al. (1980).
HibernobonitesGen. et comb. novValidLiljeroth et al.OrdovicianDunabrattin Limestone Formation
Tramore Limestone Formation
Tourmakeady Limestone Formation?		A member of Pentamerida belonging to the family Porambonitidae. The type species is "Atrypa" filosa M'Coy (1846); genus might also include "Porambonites" dubius Williams & Curry (1985).
Howellites hibernicusSp. novValidLiljeroth et al.OrdovicianDunabrattin Limestone Formation
Tramore Limestone Formation		A member of Orthida belonging to the family Dalmanellidae.
Isophragma parallelumSp. novValidLiljeroth et al.OrdovicianDunabrattin Limestone Formation
Tramore Limestone Formation		A member of Strophomenida belonging to the family Plectambonitidae.
Joania ukrainicaSp. novValidBitner & MüllerEocene (Priabonian)A member of Terebratulida belonging to the family Megathyrididae.
Karadagithyris boullierae[67] Sp. novValidHalamski & CherifLate Jurassic (Oxfordian)Argiles de Saïda FormationA member of Terebratulida belonging to the family Muirwoodellidae.
Karlsorus[68] Gen. et comb. novValidJin & HolmerSilurian (Wenlock)A new genus for "Pentamerus" gothlandicus Lebedev (1892).
Koninckodonta sumuntanensisSp. novValidBaeza-Carratalá, Reolid & García JoralEarly Jurassic (late Pliensbachian–early Toarcian)Zegrí FormationA member of Athyridida belonging to the family Koninckinidae.
KurtothyrisNom. novValidShen in Shen et al.Permian (late Cisuralian)Chihsia FormationA member of Spiriferida belonging to the family Skelidorygmidae; a replacement name for Litothyris Chang (1987). The type species is "Litothyris" anhuiensis Chang (1987).
Kyrshabaktella diabolaSp. novValidSkovsted et al.Cambrian Stage 4Forteau Formation Canada
A member of Linguloidea belonging to the family Kyrshabaktellidae.
Lacunites ivantsoviSp. novValidHolmer et al.Ordovician (early Darriwilian)A paterinid brachiopod.
Lamellaerhynchia carronensisSp. novValidGaspardEarly Cretaceous (Albian)A member of Rhynchonellida belonging to the family Cyclothyrididae.
Leptagonia franca[69] Sp. novValidMottequin & SimonCarboniferous (Tournaisian)Tournai FormationA member of Strophomenoidea belonging to the family Rafinesquinidae.
Levipugnax? liuiSp. novValidLü & MaDevonian (late Frasnian)A member of Rhynchonellida.
LiaotarimellaNom. novValidShen in Shen et al.Permian (Artinskian)Wutankule FormationA member of Productida belonging to the family Productellidae. A replacement name for Tarimella Chen (2004). The type species is "Tarimella" tarimensis Chen (2004).
Lichuanorelloides[70] Gen. et sp. novValidWang et al.Early TriassicGenus includes new species L. lichuanensis.
Meristella? aksuensis[71] Sp. novValidModzalevskaya et al.Devonian (Lochkovian)
Nisusia guizhouensis[72] Sp. novValidMao et al.CambrianKaili Formation
Qingxudong Formation		A brachiopod belonging to the subphylum Rhynchonelliformea, order Kutorginida and the family Nisusiidae.
Nucleospira hannoniaeNom. novValidMottequin & SimonCarboniferous (Tournaisian)Tournai FormationA member of Athyridida belonging to the family Nucleospiridae; a replacement name for Athyris globulina de Koninck (1887).
Onniella variabilis[73] Sp. novValidHarper, Parkes & ZhanOrdovician (Katian)Raheen FormationA dalmanelloid brachiopod belonging to the family Dalmanellidae.
OuraniorhynchusGen. et sp. novValidModzalevskaya et al.Devonian (Lochkovian)A brachiopod. Genus includes new species O. dronovi.
PermocryptospiriferGen. et comb. novValidShen & Grunt in Shen et al.Permian (late Cisuralian and Guadalupian)Chihsia Formation
Maokou Formation
Shazipo Formation		A member of Athyridida belonging to the family Athyrididae. The type species is "Cryptospirifer" omeishanensis Huang (1933); genus also includes "Cryptospirifer" minor Yang (1984) and "Cryptospirifer" shawanensis Jin et al. (1974).
Piarorhynchella tazawaiSp. novValidPopov & ZakharovEarly Triassic (Olenekian)
A member of Rhynchonellida.
Platystrophia tramorensisSp. novValidLiljeroth et al.OrdovicianTramore Limestone FormationA member of Orthida belonging to the family Platystrophiidae.
PustulobolusGen. et sp. novValidSkovsted et al.Cambrian Stage 3-4Forteau Formation Canada
A member of Linguloidea belonging to the family Eoobolidae. The type species is P. triangulus.
Qidongia[74] Gen. et sp. novValidLü & MaDevonian (late Frasnian)A member of Terebratulida. The type species is Q. tani.
Rhipidomella discreta[75] Sp. novValidCisterna et al.Carboniferous (late Serpukhovian–Bashkirian)El Paso FormationA brachiopod belonging to the group Orthida and the family Rhipidomellidae.
Rioultina zalasensis[76] Sp. novValidRadwańskaLate Jurassic (Oxfordian)A member of Thecideida belonging to the family Thecidellinidae.
Sericoidea hibernicaSp. novValidHarper, Parkes & ZhanOrdovician (Katian)Raheen FormationA plectambonitoid brachiopod belonging to the family Sowerbyellidae.
Serratocrista scaldisensisSp. novValidMottequin & SimonCarboniferous (Tournaisian)Tournai FormationA member of Orthotetida belonging to the family Schuchertellidae.
Simehorthis[77] Gen. et sp. novValidKebria-Ee Zadeh, Popov & Ghobadi PourOrdovician (Darriwilian)Lashkarak FormationA member of Orthida belonging to the family Hesperorthidae. Genus includes new species S. fascicostellata.
Somalithyris lakhaparensis[78] Sp. novValidMukherjee & ShomeLate Jurassic (Tithonian)
StarnikoviellaGen. et sp. novValidBaranovOrdovicianThe type species is S. settedabanica.
Tectogonotoechia rivasi[79] Sp. novValidGarcía-Alcalde & HerreraDevonian (Pragian)Nogueras FormationA member of Rhynchonellida belonging to the superfamily Ancistrorhynchoidea and the family Iberirhynchiidae.
Thomasaria? baiiSp. novValidLü & MaDevonian (late Frasnian)A member of Spiriferida.
Thomasaria? liangiSp. novValidLü & MaDevonian (late Frasnian)A member of Spiriferida.
Tunethyris blodgetti[80] Sp. novValidFeldmanMiddle TriassicSaharonim FormationA member of Terebratulida belonging to the family Dielasmatidae.
Westonia mardini[81] Sp. novValidMergl et al.Cambrian (Furongian)Sosink Formation
XiangiaGen. et sp. novJunior homonymLü & MaDevonian (late Frasnian)A member of Spiriferida. The type species is X. liaoi. The generic name is preoccupied by Xiangia Peng (1987).
ZhanorthisGen. et sp. novValidPopov & CocksOrdovician (Dapingian)An orthoid brachiopod. Genus includes new species Z. gerdkuhensis.
Ziyunospirifer[82] Nom. novValidShen in Shen et al.Early CarboniferousZhaojiashan FormationA member of Spiriferida belonging to the family Choristitidae; a replacement name for Quizhouspirifer Xian (1982). The type species is "Quizhouspirifer" ziyunensis Xian (1982).

Molluscs

See main article: 2017 in paleomalacology.

Echinoderms

Research

New taxa

NameNoveltyStatusAuthorsAgeUnitLocationNotesImages
Amblypygus matruhensis[99] Sp. novValidAliMiddle MioceneA sea urchin.
Ambonacrinus[100] Gen. et sp. novValidCole et al.Ordovician (Katian)Fombuena FormationA diplobathrid camerate crinoid. Genus includes new species A. decorus.
Andymetra toarcensis[101] Sp. novValidHess & ThuyEarly JurassicA comatulid crinoid.
Anthroosasterias[102] Gen. et sp. novValidBlakeCarboniferousGilmore City Formation United States
A starfish belonging to the family Urasterellidae. Genus includes new species A. mikrotero.
Antillaster farisi[103] Sp. novValidAliMiddle EoceneA sea urchin.
Aspidophiura? seren[104] Sp. novValidEwin & ThuyJurassicOxford Clay FormationA brittle star.
Ateleocystites? lansae[105] Sp. novValidMcDermott & PaulOrdovician (Katian)Slade and Redhill BedsA mitrate belonging to the family Anomalocystitidae, possibly a species of Ateleocystites.
Brissus mihalyi[106] Sp. nov.ValidPolonkai et al.Middle MioceneLeitha Limestone FormationA heart urchin belonging to the family Brissidae.
Crepidosoma doylei[107] Sp. novValidBlake, Donovan & HarperSilurian (Telychian)Kilbride FormationA brittle star belonging to the group Oegophiurida and the family Encrinasteridae.
DalicrinusGen. et sp. novValidCole et al.Ordovician (Katian)Fombuena FormationA diplobathrid camerate crinoid. Genus includes new species D. hammanni.
Diplodetus brisenoi[108] Sp. novValidSilva-Martínez et al.Late Cretaceous (early Campanian)Austin FormationA heart urchin belonging to the family Brissidae.
Echinocyamus belaliSp. novValidAliMiddle EoceneA sea urchin.
Enakomusium whymanaeSp. novValidEwin & ThuyJurassicOxford Clay FormationA brittle star.
Eopatelliocrinus hispaniensisSp. novValidCole et al.Ordovician (Katian)Fombuena FormationA monobathrid camerate crinoid.
Eotiaris guadalupensis[109] Sp. novValidThompson in Thompson, Petsios & BottjerPermian (Capitanian)Bell Canyon Formation
A sea urchin. The name first appeared in the publication of Thompson et al. (2015);[110] however, it was published in an online only journal Scientific Reports and it was not registered with ZooBank, making it invalid until it was validated by Thompson, Petsios & Bottjer (2017).
Felbabkacystis[111] Gen. et sp. novValidNardin et al.Cambrian (Drumian)Jince FormationA transitional form between calyx-bearing and theca-bearing blastozoans. Genus includes new species F. luckae.
FombuenacrinusGen. et sp. novValidCole et al.Ordovician (Katian)Fombuena FormationA diplobathrid camerate crinoid. Genus includes new species F. nodulus.
ForcipicrinusGen. et sp. novValidHess & ThuyEarly JurassicAn isocrinid crinoid. Genus includes new species F. normannicus.
Globator roselli[112] Sp. novValidCarrascoEoceneA sea urchin related to members of the genus Conulus.
Goniopygus emmae[113] Sp. novValidForner i VallsLate Cretaceous (Campanian)A sea urchin belonging to the group Arbacioida and the family Acropeltidae.
Grigopyrgus[114] Gen. et comb. novValidMüller & HahnEarly DevonianA member of Edrioasteroidea belonging to the family Agelacrinitidae; a new genus for "Agelacrinites" curvatus Grigo (1995).
GoyacrinusGen. et sp. novValidCole et al.Ordovician (Katian)Fombuena FormationA diplobathrid camerate crinoid. Genus includes new species G. gutierrezi.
Heropyrgus[115] Gen. et sp. novValidBriggs et al.SilurianHerefordshire LagerstätteA rhenopyrgid edrioasteroid. The type species is H. disterminus.
Holocystites salmoensis[116] Sp. novValidSheffield, Ausich & SumrallOrdovician (Hirnantian)Ellis Bay Formation
A member of Diploporita belonging to the group Sphaeronitida and the family Holocystitidae.
Metalia lindaaeSp. novValidAliMiddle EoceneA sea urchin.
Monostychia alanrixi[117] Sp. novValidSadler, Martin & GallagherMioceneColville SandstoneA sea urchin.
Monostychia macnamaraiSp. novValidSadler, Martin & GallagherMioceneColville SandstoneA sea urchin.
Monostychia robertirwiniSp. novValidSadler, Martin & GallagherMioceneColville SandstoneA sea urchin.
Moroccodiscus[118] Gen. et sp. novValidReich et al.Ordovician (Darriwilian)Taddrist FormationA cyclocystoid echinoderm. Genus includes new species M. smithi.
Oehlerticrinus peachi[119] Sp. novValidDonovan & FearnheadEarly DevonianLooe BasinA crinoid belonging to the group Monobathrida and the family Hexacrinitidae.
Ophiotitanos smithiSp. novValidEwin & ThuyJurassicOxford Clay FormationA brittle star.
Ova rancoca[120] Sp. novValidZachosPaleocene (Thanetian)Vincentown Formation
A sea urchin.
Paerticrinus[121] Gen. et sp. novValidWright & ToomSilurian (Rhuddanian)A crinoid. Genus includes new species P. arvosus.
Palaeocomaster structusSp. novValidHess & ThuyEarly JurassicA comatulid crinoid.
Persiacarpos[122] Gen. et sp. novValidRozhnov & ParsleyCambrianMila FormationA member of Cornuta. Genus includes new species P. jefferiesi.
Petalobrissus ossoiSp. novValidForner i VallsLate Cretaceous (Campanian)A sea urchin belonging to the group Cassiduloida and the family Faujasidae.
Petalocrinus stenopetalus[123] Sp. novValidMao et al.Silurian (Aeronian)A crinoid belonging to the family Petalocrinidae.
PicassocrinusGen. et sp. novValidCole et al.Ordovician (Katian)Fombuena FormationA cladid crinoid. Genus includes new species P. villasi.
Ronsocrinus[124] Gen. et sp. novValidCordie & WitzkeDevonian (Givetian)
A camerate crinoid belonging to the family Melocrinitidae. Genus includes new species R. rabia.
Salenia palmyraSp. novValidZachosPaleocene (Danian)Clayton Formation
(
)		A sea urchin.
Sanducystis[125] Gen. et sp. novValidZamora et al.Cambrian (Furongian)Sandu FormationA stemmed echinoderm. The type species is S. sinensis.
Singillatimetra truncataSp. novValidHess & ThuyEarly JurassicAn isocrinid crinoid.
Solanocrinites jagtiSp. novValidHess & ThuyEarly JurassicA comatulid crinoid.
SpinimetraGen. et sp. novValidHess & ThuyEarly JurassicA comatulid crinoid. Genus includes new species S. chesnieri.
Spirocrinus circularisSp. novValidMao et al.Silurian (Aeronian)A crinoid belonging to the family Petalocrinidae.
Spirocrinus dextrosusSp. novValidMao et al.Silurian (Aeronian)A crinoid belonging to the family Petalocrinidae.
StaurasteriasGen. et sp. novValidBlakeCarboniferousKeokuk Formation United States
A starfish belonging to the family Urasterellidae. Genus includes new species S. elegans.
Sumrallia[126] Gen. et sp. novValidMüller & HahnEarly DevonianSeifen FormationA member of Edrioasteroidea. Genus includes new species S. rseiberti.
Superstesaster[127] Gen. et sp. novValidVillier et al.Early Triassic
A starfish. Genus includes new species S. promissor.
Teleosaster[128] Gen. et sp. novValidHunter & McNamaraPermian (Kungurian)Cundlego FormationA brittle star. Genus includes new species T. creasyi.
TintinnabulicrinusGen. et sp. novValidWright & ToomOrdovician (Katian)A crinoid. Genus includes new species T. estoniensis.
Ulphaceaster[129] Gen. et sp. novValidNéraudeau et al.Late Cretaceous (Cenomanian)A sea urchin belonging to the family Archiaciidae. Genus includes new species U. sarthacensis.
Vologesia rollingstones[130] Sp. novValidSchlüter & WieseLate Cretaceous (early Campanian)A sea urchin belonging to the family Echinolampadidae.

Conodonts

Research

New taxa

NameNoveltyStatusAuthorsAgeUnitLocationNotesImages
Acodus zeballus[135] Sp. novValidVoldman & Albanesi in Voldman et al.Early Ordovician
Aldridgeognathus[136] Gen. et sp. novValidMiller et al.Ordovician (Darriwilian)Amdeh FormationA member of Balognathidae. Genus includes new species A. manniki.
Bispathodus ultimus corradinii[137] Subsp. novValidSöte, Hartenfels & BeckerDevonian (Famennian)
Coelocerodontus hunanensisSp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian (Furongian)Panjiazui FormationA euconodont.
Ctenopolygnathus parallelus[138] Sp. novValidOvnatanova et al.Late DevonianKedzyrschor Formation
Fahraeusodus jachalensis[139] Sp. novValidFeltes & Albanesi in Serra et al.Ordovician (Darriwilian)Gualcamayo Formation
Las Aguaditas Formation
Las Chacritas Formation
San Juan Formation
Furnishina wangcunensisSp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian (Furongian)Bitiao FormationA member of Paraconodontida.
Gothodus vetusSp. novValidVoldman & Albanesi in Voldman et al.Early Ordovician
Guexispathodus[140] Gen. et comb. novValidPlasencia et al.Middle TriassicMukheiris Formation
Saharonim Formation
A member of the family Gondolellidae. The type species is "Neospathodus" shagami Benjamini & Chepstow-Lusty (1986); genus also includes "Pseudofurnishius" siyalaensis Sadeddin & Kozur (1992).
Gullodus tieqiaoensis[141] Sp. novValidSun et al.Permian
Icriodus ballbergensis[142] Sp. novValidLüddecke, Hartenfels & BeckerDevonian (Famennian)
Icriodus marieae[143] Sp. novValidSuttner, Kido & SuttnerMiddle DevonianValentin Formation

Idiognathodus boardmani[144] Sp. novValidHogancamp & BarrickCarboniferous (Gzhelian)Heebner Shale
Idiognathodus itaitubensis[145] Sp. novValidCardoso, Sanz-López & Blanco-FerreraCarboniferous (Pennsylvanian)Tapajós Group
Idiognathoides luokunensis[146] Sp. novValidHu & Qi in Hu et al.Carboniferous (Bashkirian)
Iowagnathus[147] Gen. et sp. novValidLiu et al.Ordovician (Whiterock Stage)Winneshiek Konservat-Lagerstätte
Genus includes new species I. grandis.
KirilellaGen. et comb. novValidPlasencia et al.Middle Triassic










A member of the family Gondolellidae. The type species is "Polygnathus" mungoensis Diebel (1956); genus also includes "Tardogondolella" diebeli Kozur & Mostler (1971), "Epigondolella" mostleri Kozur in Kozur & Mock (1972) and "Metapolygnathus" longobardicus Kovács (1983).
Laiwugnathus hunanensisSp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian (Drumian)Huaqiao FormationA member of Paraconodontida.
Laiwugnathus transitansSp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian (Guzhangian and Paibian)Chefu FormationA member of Paraconodontida.
Lenathodus[148] Gen. et sp. novValidIzokh in Izokh & YazikovEarly CarboniferousGenus includes new species L. bakharevi.
Lugnathus[149] Gen. et sp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian Stage 10 and Early Ordovician (Tremadocian)Panjiazui FormationA member of Paraconodontida. Genus includes new species L. hunanensis.
MarquezellaGen. et comb. novValidPlasencia et al.Middle Triassic











A member of the family Gondolellidae. The type species is "Gladigondolella" truempyi Hirsch (1971); genus also includes "Polygnathus" japonicus Hayashi (1968).
Mayrodus[150] Gen. et sp. novValidZhang, Jowett & BarnesSilurian (Sheinwoodian)Cape Phillips Formation
A conodont of uncertain phylogenetic placement. The type species is M. melchini.
MiaognathusGen. et sp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian Stage 10Shenjiawan FormationA member of Paraconodontida. Genus includes new species M. multicostatus.
MillerodontusGen. et sp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian (Furongian)Shenjiawan FormationA euconodont. Genus includes new species M. intermedius.
Mosherella praebudaensis[151] Sp. novValidChen & LukenederLate Triassic (Carnian)Kasimlar Formation
Neopolygnathus communis yazikoviSubsp. novValidIzokh in Izokh & YazikovEarly Carboniferous
Neopolygnathus crucesignatis[152] Sp. novValidPlotitsyn & ZhuravlevCarboniferous (Tournaisian)
Norigondolella carlae[153] Sp. novIn pressRigo et al.Late Triassic (Carnian)Scillato Formation

A member of Ozarkodinida.
OmanognathusGen. et sp. novValidMiller et al.Ordovician (Darriwilian)Amdeh FormationA member of Balognathidae. Genus includes new species O. daiqaensis.
Palmatolepis chernovi[154] Sp. novValidSobolevaDevonian (Frasnian)
Palmatolepis spallettae[155] Nom. novValidKlapper et al.Devonian (Frasnian)
A replacement name for Palmatolepis nodosa Klapper et al. (2004).
Palmatolepis zhuravleviSp. novValidSobolevaDevonian (Frasnian)
Polygnathus arcusSp. novValidPlotitsyn & ZhuravlevCarboniferous (Tournaisian)
Polygnathus mawsonaeSp. novJunior homonymOvnatanova et al.Devonian (Famennian)Sortomael' Formation
Ovnatanova et al. (2019) coined a replacement name Polygnathus sharyuensis.[156]
Polygnathus postvogesi[157] Sp. novValidPlotitsyn & ZhuravlevCarboniferous (Tournaisian)
Prosagittodontus compressusSp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian (Guzhangian and Paibian)Chefu FormationA member of Paraconodontida.
Pseudohindeodus ellipticaSp. novValidSun et al.Permian
Quadralella wanlanensis[158] Sp. novValidZhang et al.Triassic
Quadralella yongyueensisSp. novValidZhang et al.Triassic
Siphonodella carinata[159] Sp. novValidZhuravlevCarboniferous (Tournaisian)Idzhid Formation
Siphonodella kalvodai[160] Sp. novValidKaiser, Kumpan & CíglerCarboniferous (Tournaisian)Líšeň Formation
A member of Ozarkodinida belonging to the family Elictognathidae.
Sweetognathus asymmetricaSp. novValidSun et al.Permian
TujiagnathusGen. et sp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian (Furongian)Bitiao FormationA euconodont. Genus includes new species T. gracilis.
Vjalovognathus carinatus[161] Sp. novValidWang et al.Permian (Changhsingian)
WangcunellaGen. et sp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian (Furongian)Bitiao FormationA euconodont. Genus includes new species W. conicus.
WangcunognathusGen. et sp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian (Paibian)Bitiao FormationA member of Paraconodontida. Genus includes new species W. elegans.
Westergaardodina dimorphaSp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian (Paibian)Bitiao FormationA member of Paraconodontida.
Westergaardodina giganteaSp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian (Guzhangian)Chefu FormationA member of Paraconodontida.
Westergaardodina solaSp. novValidDong & ZhangCambrian (Guzhangian)Chefu FormationA member of Paraconodontida.
ZentagnathusGen. et comb. novValidVoldman & Albanesi in Voldman et al.Early OrdovicianA new genus for "Trapezognathus" primitivus Voldman, Albanesi & Zeballo in Voldman et al. (2013); genus also includes "Trapezognathus" argentinensis Rao et al. (1994)

Fishes

See main article: 2017 in paleoichthyology.

Amphibians

Research

New taxa

Temnospondyls

NameNoveltyStatusAuthorsAgeUnitLocationNotesImages
Aphaneramma gavialimimus[181] Sp. novValidFortuny et al.Early Triassic (Olenekian)
Chinlestegophis[182] Gen. et sp. novValidPardo, Small & HuttenlockerLate TriassicChinle Formation
A member of Stereospondyli, possibly a stem-caecilian. The type species is C. jenkinsi.
Cyclotosaurus naraserluki[183] Sp. novValidMarzola et al.Late TriassicFleming Fjord Formation
Tomeia[184] Gen. et sp. novValidEltink, Stock Da-Rosa, & Dias-da-SilvaEarly TriassicSanga do Cabral FormationA capitosaur.

Lissamphibians

NameNoveltyStatusAuthorsAgeUnitLocationNotesImages
Chachaiphrynus[185] Gen. et sp. novValidNicoliOligoceneA member of Odontophrynidae. The type species is C. lynchi.
Genibatrachus[186] Gen. et sp. novValidGao & ChenEarly CretaceousGuanghua (upper part of Longjiang) FormationA crown-group frog. The type species is G. baoshanensis.
Sanshuibatrachus[187] Gen. et sp. novValidWang, Roček & DongEarly EoceneA pelobatoid frog of uncertain phylogenetic placement. Genus includes new species S. sinensis.

Other amphibians

NameNoveltyStatusAuthorsAgeUnitLocationNotesImages
Spathicephalus marsdeni[188] Sp. novValidSmithson et al.Carboniferous (Viséan)Anstruther FormationA member of the superfamily Baphetoidea.
Yumenerpeton[189] Gen. et sp. novValidJiang, Ji & MoMiddle PermianXidagou FormationA bystrowianid chroniosuchian. The type species is Y. yangi.

Reptiles

See main article: 2017 in reptile paleontology and 2017 in archosaur paleontology.

Synapsids

Non-mammalian synapsids

Research

New taxa

NameNoveltyStatusAuthorsAgeUnitLocationNotesImages
Alemoatherium[220] Gen. et sp. novValidMartinelli et al.Late Triassic (late Carnian)Santa Maria FormationA cynodont belonging to the group Prozostrodontia. The type species is A. huebneri.
Aleodon cromptoni[221] Sp. novValidMartinelli et al.Triassic (Ladinian—early Carnian)
?		A cynodont belonging to the family Chiniquodontidae.
Bulbasaurus[222] Gen. et sp. novValidKammerer & SmithLate PermianTeekloof FormationA dicynodont belonging to the family Geikiidae. The type species is B. phylloxyron.
Dalongkoua[223] Gen. et sp. novValidLiu & AbdalaLate PermianGuodikeng FormationA therocephalian. The type species is D. fuae.
Microwhaitsia[224] Gen. et sp. novValidHuttenlocker & SmithPermian (Wuchiapingian)Teekloof FormationA whaitsiid therocephalian. The type species is M. mendrezi.
Nuurtherium[225] Gen. et sp. novValidVelazco, Buczek & NovacekLate JurassicUlan Malgait SequenceA tritylodontid cynodont. The type species is N. baruunensis.
OphidostomaGen. et sp. novValidHuttenlocker & SmithPermian (Wuchiapingian)Teekloof FormationA whaitsioid therocephalian of uncertain phylogenetic placement. The type species is O. tatarinovi.
Parasuminia[226] Gen. et sp. novValidKurkinPermian (Severodvinian)Poldarsa FormationAn anomodont related to Suminia. Genus includes new species P. ivakhnenkoi.
Scalenodon ribeiroae[227] Sp. novValidMelo, Martinelli & SoaresTriassicSanta Maria SupersequenceA traversodontid cynodont.
ShartegodonGen. et sp. novValidVelazco, Buczek & NovacekLate JurassicUlan Malgait SequenceA tritylodontid cynodont. The type species is S. altai.
Shiguaignathus[228] Gen. et sp. novValidLiu & AbdalaLate PermianNaobaogou FormationAn akidnognathid therocephalian. The type species is S. wangi.

Mammals

See main article: 2017 in mammal paleontology.

Other animals

Research

New taxa

NameNoveltyStatusAuthorsAgeUnitLocationNotesImages
Acoelia discontinua[249] Sp. novValidWuPermian (Changhsingian)A calcareous sponge belonging to the order Inozoa and the family Acoeliidae.
Aeroretiolites[250] Gen. et sp. novValidMelchin, Lenz & KozłowskaSilurianA graptolite. Genus includes new species A. cancellatus.
Aladraco[251] Nom. et sp. novValidGeyerCambrianJbel Wawrmast Formation
Tannenknock Formation
A member of Hyolitha; a replacement name for Oxyprymna Kiderlen (1933). Genus includes A. schloppensis (Wurm, 1925) and a new species A. ougnatensis.
Allonnia erjiensis[252] Sp. novValidYun, Zhang & LiCambrianChengjiang LagerstätteA chancelloriid.
Andiprion[253] Gen. et sp. novValidHints et al.Ordovician (Dapingian)A polychaete described on the basis of scolecodonts. Genus includes new species A. paxtonae.
Angulosuspongia[254] [255] Gen. et sp. novValidYang et al.Cambrian Stage 5Kaili FormationA sponge belonging to the order Verongida and the family Vauxiidae. Genus includes new species A. sinensis.
Ankalodous[256] Gen. et sp. novValidShu et al.Cambrian Series 3Qiongzhusi (Chiungchussu) FormationAn arrow worm. The type species is A. sericus.
Archaeochionelasmus[257] Gen. et sp. novValidKočí et al.Late Cretaceous (Cenomanian)Bohemian Cretaceous BasinAn animal of uncertain phylogenetic placement. Originally interpreted as a barnacle belonging to the group Balanomorpha and the superfamily Chionelasmatoidea; Gale & Skelton (2018) considered it to be a rudist bivalve instead.[258] Genus includes new species A. nekvasilovae.
Biskolites[259] Gen. et sp. novValidValent, Fatka & MarekCambrian (Drumian)Buchava FormationA member of Hyolitha. Genus includes new species B. iactans.
Capinatator[260] Gen. et sp. novValidBriggs & CaronCambrianBurgess Shale
An arrow worm. The type species is C. praetermissus.
Caryosyntrips camurusSp. novValidPates & DaleyCambrianBurgess Shale
Langston Formation
Valdemiedes Formation?



?		A member of Radiodonta.
Caryosyntrips durusSp. novValidPates & DaleyCambrianWheeler Shale
A member of Radiodonta.
Cloudina ningqiangensis[261] Sp. novValidCai et al.Late Ediacaran
Cloudina xuanjiangpingensisSp. novValidCai et al.Late Ediacaran
Conchicolites rossicus[262] Sp. novValidVinn & MadisonOrdovician (Katian)A member of Cornulitida belonging to the family Cornulitidae.
Conciliospongia[263] Gen. et sp. novBotting, Zhang & MuirLate OrdovicianWenchang FormationA stem-demosponge of uncertain phylogenetic placement. The type species is C. anjiensis.
Corallistes campanensis[264] Sp. novValidŚwierczewska-GładyszLate Cretaceous (early Campanian)A lithistid demosponge belonging to the family Corallistidae.
Cretacimermis aphidophilus[265] Sp. novValidPoinarLate Cretaceous (Cenomanian)Burmese amberA nematode belonging to the family Mermithidae.
Eolorica[266] Gen. et sp. novValidHarvey & ButterfieldCambrian (Furongian)Deadwood Formation
A member of the total group of Loricifera. The type species is E. deadwoodensis.
Eorograptus spiriferSp. novValidMelchin, Lenz & KozłowskaSilurianA graptolite.
Feiyanella[267] Gen. et sp. novValidHan et al.Earliest CambrianKuanchuanpu FormationA Cloudina-like tubular microfossil. The type species is F. manica.
Geoditesia jordaniensis[268] Sp. novValidUngureanu, Ahmad & FaroukMiddle Jurassic (Callovian)A sponge.
Glomerula gemmellaroi[269] Sp. novValidSanfilippo in Sanfilippo et al.Permian"Pietra di Salomone" LimestoneA polychaete belonging to the family Sabellidae, a species of Glomerula.
Guettardiscyphia zitti[270] Sp. novValidVodrážkaLate Cretaceous (Turonian)Bílá Hora FormationA hexactinellid sponge belonging to the family Cribrospongiidae.
Inquicus[271] Gen. et sp. novValidCong et al.Early CambrianChengjiang LagerstätteA tiny worm infecting members of the genera Cricocosmia and Mafangscolex. Genus includes new species I. fellatus.
Keretsa[272] Gen. et sp. novValidIvantsovLate PrecambrianZimnie Gory Formation
An early eumetazoan, showing similarities to the arthropod species Naraoia longicaudata. The type species is K. brutoni.
Labechia yeongwolense[273] Sp. novValidJeon et al.Ordovician (Darriwilian)Yeongheung FormationA stromatoporoid.
Lepidocoleus kuangguoduni[274] Sp. novValidGügel et al.Devonian (Eifelian)Nandan FormationA machaeridian.
'Linevitus' guizhouensis[275] Sp. novValidSun et al.Cambrian Stage 4Balang FormationA member of Hyolitha.
Microdictyon cuneum[276] Sp. novValidWotte & SundbergCambrian
A lobopodian.
Microdictyon montezumaensisSp. novValidWotte & SundbergCambrian
A lobopodian.
MughanniyyumGen. et sp. novValidUngureanu, Ahmad & FaroukMiddle Jurassic (Callovian)A sponge. Genus includes new species M. hanium.
MulticonotubusGen. et sp. novValidCai et al.Late EdiacaranA Cloudina-like fossil. Genus includes new species M. chinensis.
Neophrissospongia kacperskiiSp. novValidŚwierczewska-GładyszLate Cretaceous (early Campanian)A lithistid demosponge belonging to the family Corallistidae.
Orthrozanclus elongata[277] Sp. novZhao & Smith in Zhao et al.Cambrian Stage 3Maotianshan Shales
Ovatiovermis[278] Gen. et sp. novValidCaron & AriaCambrianBurgess Shale
A lobopodian belonging to the family Luolishaniidae. The type species is O. cribratus.
Pachinion canaliculatumSp. novValidŚwierczewska-GładyszLate Cretaceous (early Campanian)A lithistid demosponge belonging to the family Corallistidae.
Paratetragraptus cooperi[279] Sp. novValidVandenBergOrdovician (early Floian)A graptolite belonging to the group Dichograptina and the family Phyllograptidae.
Paratetragraptus? henrywilliamsiSp. novValidVandenBergOrdovician (early Floian)A graptolite belonging to the group Dichograptina and the family Phyllograptidae.
Paratetragraptus thomassmithiSp. novValidVandenBergOrdovician (early Floian)A graptolite belonging to the group Dichograptina and the family Phyllograptidae.
Plumulites lamonti[280] Sp. novValidCandela & CrightonSilurian (Telychian)Wether Law Linn FormationA machaeridian.
Propomatoceros permianusSp. novValidSanfilippo in Sanfilippo et al.Permian"Pietra di Salomone" LimestoneA polychaete belonging to the family Serpulidae, a species of Propomatoceros.
Pseudoretiolites hyrichusSp. novValidMelchin, Lenz & KozłowskaSilurianA graptolite.
Pyrgopolon (Septenaria) cenomanensis[281] Sp. novValidKočí, Jäger & MorelLate Cretaceous (Cenomanian)A polychaete belonging to the family Serpulidae.
Pyrgopolon (Turbinia?) gaiaeSp. novValidSanfilippo in Sanfilippo et al.Permian"Pietra di Salomone" LimestoneA polychaete belonging to the family Serpulidae, a species of Pyrgopolon.
RadiofibroscleraGen. et sp. novValidWuPermian (Changhsingian)A sclerosponge. The type species is R. laibinensis.
Ratcliffespongia arivechensis[282] Sp. novValidBeresi et al.Cambrian Series 3A reticulosan sponge of uncertain phylogenetic placement.
Saccorhytus[283] Gen. et sp. novValidHan et al.Earliest CambrianAn animal of uncertain phylogenetic placement. Originally described as an early deuterostome related to vetulicolians and vetulocystids, but subsequently argued to be an ecdysozoan.[284] [285] The type species is S. coronarius.
"Serpula" distefanoiSp. novValidSanfilippo in Sanfilippo et al.Permian"Pietra di Salomone" LimestoneA polychaete belonging to the family Serpulidae.
Serpula? pseudoserpentinaSp. novValidKočí, Jäger & MorelLate Cretaceous (Cenomanian)A polychaete belonging to the family Serpulidae.
Silicunculus saaqqutit[286] Sp. novValidPeelCambrian Series 3A sponge.
Singuuriqia[287] Gen. et sp. novValidPeelCambrian Stage 3Sirius Passet LagerstätteA member of Priapulida. Genus includes new species S. simoni.
Siphusauctum lloydguntheri[288] Sp. novValidKimmig, Strotz & LiebermanCambrian Stage 5Spence Shale
Tauricornicaris[289] Gen. et 2 sp. novValid[290] Zeng et al.Early CambrianChengjiang LagerstätteOriginally considered as member of Radiodonta, possibly a member of Hurdiidae, but denied in 2018.[291] [292] Genus includes new species T. latizonae and T. oxygonae.
Thoracospongia lacrimiformisSp. novValidPeelCambrian Series 3A sponge.
Tianzhushanella tolli[293] Sp. novValidKouchinsky et al.CambrianMedvezhya FormationA member of Tianzhushanellidae (a group of animals of uncertain phylogenetic placement, possibly stem-brachiopods).
TshallograptusGen. et comb. et 3 sp. novValidVandenBergOrdovician (early Floian)
A graptolite belonging to the group Dichograptina and the family Phyllograptidae. The type species is "Graptolithus" fruticosus Hall (1858); genus also includes new species T. tridens, T. cymulus and T. furcillatus.
Valospongia sonorensisSp. novValidBeresi et al.Cambrian Series 3A reticulosan sponge of uncertain phylogenetic placement.
Vittatusivermis[294] Gen. et sp. novZhang et al.Cambrian (Fortunian)Yuhucun FormationA worm-like organism, possibly a member of Bilateria of uncertain phylogenetic placement. The type species is V. annularius.
Websteroprion[295] Gen. et sp. novValidEriksson, Parry & RudkinDevonian (late Emsian-early Eifelian)Kwataboahegan Formation
A eunicidan polychaete of uncertain phylogenetic placement. The type species is W. armstrongi.

Other organisms

Research

New taxa

NameNoveltyStatusAuthorsAgeUnitLocationNotesImages
Acadialithus[312] Gen. et 2 sp. novValidHoweLate Jurassic (Tithonian)
Offshore eastern Newfoundland, Canada
Offshore in the eastern Gulf of Mexico
Offshore of the northeast coast of the United States		A nannofossil. Genus includes new species A. dennei and A. valentinei.
Adendorfia[313] Gen. et sp. novValidWorobiec et al.MioceneA fungus, probably a member of Chaetomiaceae. Genus includes new species A. miocenica.
Algites philippoviensis[314] Sp. novValidNaugolnykhPermian (Kungurian)Philippovian FormationA brown alga.
Algites shurtanensisSp. novValidNaugolnykhPermian (Kungurian)Shurtan FormationA brown alga.
Alpinoschwagerina nagatoensis[315] Sp. novValidKobayashiPermian (Asselian)Akiyoshi Limestone GroupA foraminifer belonging to the group Fusulinida.
Amsassia argentina[316] Sp. novValidCarrera, Astini & GomezEarly OrdovicianLa Silla FormationA coral-like organism of uncertain phylogenetic placement.
Asterina indodeightonii[317] Sp. novValidVishnu et al.Mid-Miocene to early PleistoceneA fungus, a species of Asterina.
Asterina mioconsobrinaSp. novValidVishnu et al.Mid-Miocene to early PleistoceneA fungus, a species of Asterina.
Asterina miosphaerelloidesSp. novValidVishnu et al.Mid-Miocene to early PleistoceneA fungus, a species of Asterina.
Asterina neocombreticolaSp. novValidVishnu et al.Mid-Miocene to early PleistoceneA fungus, a species of Asterina.
Asterina neoelaeocarpiSp. novValidVishnu et al.Mid-Miocene to early PleistoceneA fungus, a species of Asterina.
Asterina presaracaeSp. novValidVishnu et al.Mid-Miocene to early PleistoceneA fungus, a species of Asterina.
Baculogypsinella[318] Gen. et sp. novValidMatsumaruEoceneA foraminifer. Genus includes new species B. eocenica.
Blastanosphaira[319] Gen. et sp. novValidJavaux & KnollMesoproterozoicMainoru FormationA possible eukaryotic microorganism of uncertain phylogenetic placement. The type species is B. kokkoda.
Bonniea makrokurtos[320] Sp. novValidCohen, Irvine & StraussTonianCallison Lake Formation
A vase-shaped microfossil.
Braarudosphaera pseudobatilliformis[321] Sp. novValidAlves, Lima & ShimabukuroEarly Cretaceous (Aptian)A haptophyte belonging to the family Braarudosphaeraceae.
Carbonoschwagerina nipponicaSp. novValidKobayashiCarboniferous (Kasimovian and Gzhelian)Akiyoshi Limestone GroupA foraminifer belonging to the group Fusulinida.
CephalothecoidomycesGen. et sp. novValidWorobiec et al.Neogene
A fungus, probably a member of Cephalothecaceae. Genus includes new species C. neogenicus.
Chiphragmalithus muzylevii[322] Sp. novValidMusatovEocene (Ypresian)A haptophyte.
Cobios[323] Gen. et sp. novValidDu et al.EdiacaranDoushantuo FormationA red alga. The type species is Cobios rubo.
Curviacus[324] Gen. et sp. novValidShen et al.EdiacaranDengying FormationA benthic modular organism consisting of serially arranged and crescent-shaped chambers. Genus includes new species C. ediacaranus.
Cyanonema grandis[325] Sp. novValidShi & Feng in Shi et al.Early MesoproterozoicGaoyuzhuang FormationA member of Cyanobacteria belonging to the group Nostocales.
Cycliocyrillium rootsiSp. novValidCohen, Irvine & StraussTonianCallison Lake Formation
Chuar Group
(Kwagunt Formation)

A vase-shaped microfossil. Originally described as a species of Cycliocyrillium, but subsequently transferred to the genus Obelix.[326] Morais et al. (2019) corrected the suffix for the specific epithet to rootsii.
Dalongicaepa[327] Gen. et sp. et comb. novValidXiao & Suzuki in Xiao, Suzuki & HeLate PermianUpper Dalong Formation
A radiolarian belonging to the group Spumellaria and the family Spongotortilispinidae. The type species is D. bipolaris; genus also includes "Pseudospongoprunum" fontainei Sashida in Sashida et al. (2000).
Denaricion[328] Gen. et sp. novValidBengtson in Bengtson et al.~1.6 billion years agoAn organism of uncertain phylogenetic placement, might be an alga or prokaryote. Genus includes new species D. mendax.
Devisphaera[329] Gen. et sp. novValidTang et al.Late Mesoproterozoic – early NeoproterozoicMadhubani GroupAn organic-walled microfossil. Genus includes new species D. corallis.
Discusphyton[330] Gen. et sp. novValidWang, Wang & DuEdiacaranDoushantuo FormationA macroalga of uncertain phylogenetic placement. Genus includes new species D. whenghuiensis.
Fissumella[331] Gen. et sp. novValidCruz-Abad et al.Early Cretaceous (Albian)A foraminifer. Genus includes new species F. motolae.
Flabelloperforata[332] Gen. et sp. novValidSchlagintweit & RashidiLate Cretaceous (Maastrichtian)Tarbur FormationA foraminifer belonging to the group Loftusiida, possibly a member of the family Biokovinidae. Genus includes new species F. tarburensis.
Gigadiacrodium[333] Gen. et comb. et sp. novValidSzczepanik, Servais & ŻylińskaCambrian (Furongian)Alum Shale Formation
Elliott's Cove Formation



An acritarch. The type species is "Veryhachium" martinum Pittau (1985); genus also includes new species G. vidalii.
Gigantosphaeridium floccosum[334] Sp. novValidAgić, Moczydłowska & YinEarly MesoproterozoicRuyang GroupA microfossil.
Gondwanagaricites[335] [336] Gen. et sp. novValidHeads, Miller & CraneEarly Cretaceous (Aptian)Crato FormationA gilled mushroom. Genus includes new species G. magnificus.
Hagenococcus[337] Gen. et sp. novValidKrings et al.Early DevonianRhynie chertA microorganism of uncertain phylogenetic placement, most likely an alga with affinities to the Chlorophyta or Streptophyta. Genus includes new species H. aggregatus.
Haplophragmoides arcticus[338] Sp. novValidKaminski, Waskowska & ChanMiddle PleistoceneArctic Ocean
(Lomonosov Ridge)		A foraminifer.
Jigulites titanicusSp. novValidKobayashiCarboniferous (Gzhelian) and Permian (Asselian)Akiyoshi Limestone GroupA foraminifer belonging to the group Fusulinida.
Limeta[339] Gen. et sp. novValidMorais, Fairchild & Lahr in Morais et al.NeoproterozoicUrucum FormationA vase-shaped microfossil. Genus includes new species L. lageniformis.
Montiparus minensisSp. novValidKobayashiCarboniferous (Kasimovian)Akiyoshi Limestone GroupA foraminifer belonging to the group Fusulinida.
Nannoconus troelseniiSp. novValidAlves, Lima & ShimabukuroEarly Cretaceous (Aptian)A haptophyte belonging to the family Nannoconaceae.
Oscillatoriopsis gigasSp. novValidShi & Feng in Shi et al.Early MesoproterozoicGaoyuzhuang FormationA member of Cyanobacteria belonging to the group Oscillatoriales.
PalaeoamphoraGen. et sp. novValidMorais, Fairchild & Lahr in Morais et al.NeoproterozoicUrucum FormationA vase-shaped microfossil. Genus includes new species P. urucumense.
Palaeostromatus[340] Gen. et sp. novValidDentzien-Dias, Poinar & FrancischiniPermian (Guadalupian)Rio do Rasto FormationAn actinomycete. Genus includes new species P. diairetus.
Paleohaimatus[341] Gen. et sp. novValidPoinarEocene-MioceneEl Mamey Formation
(Dominican amber)		A member of Apicomplexa belonging to the group Piroplasmida. Genus includes new species P. calabresi.
Parastaffelloides kanmeraiSp. novValidKobayashiCarboniferous (Moscovian)Akiyoshi Limestone GroupA foraminifer belonging to the group Fusulinida.
Pentadinium darmirae[342] Sp. novValidSlimani & Ţabără in Ţabără et al.Paleocene (Danian)Izvor Formation
Runcu Formation		A dinoflagellate belonging to the group Gonyaulacales and the family Gonyaulacaceae.
PersiellaGen. et sp. novValidSchlagintweit & RashidiLate Cretaceous (Maastrichtian)Tarbur FormationA foraminifer belonging to the group Loftusiida, possibly a member of the family Spirocyclinidae. Genus includes new species P. pseudolituus.
Pocillithus crucifer[343] Sp. novValidLees, Bown & YoungLate Cretaceous (Turonian)A haptophyte belonging to the family Papposphaeraceae.
Pocillithus macleodiiSp. novValidLees, Bown & YoungLate Cretaceous (Turonian)A haptophyte belonging to the family Papposphaeraceae.
Quasifusulinoides grandisSp. novValidKobayashiCarboniferous (Kasimovian)Akiyoshi Limestone GroupA foraminifer belonging to the group Fusulinida.
RafatazmiaGen. et sp. novValidBengtson in Bengtson et al.~1.6 billion years agoAn alga of uncertain phylogenetic placement. Genus includes new species R. chitrakootensis.
RamathallusGen. et sp. novValidSallstedt in Bengtson et al.~1.6 billion years agoA possible stem-florideophycean red algae. Genus includes new species R. lobatus.
Schwagerina wakatakeyamensisSp. novValidKobayashiPermian (Asselian)Akiyoshi Limestone GroupA foraminifer belonging to the group Fusulinida.
Schwagerina watanabeiSp. novValidKobayashiPermian (Asselian)Akiyoshi Limestone GroupA foraminifer belonging to the group Fusulinida.
Spearlithus[344] Gen. et 12 sp. novValidDa GamaPleistoceneA calcareous nannofossil of uncertain phylogenetic placement.
Staffella subsphaericaSp. novValidKobayashiCarboniferous (Kasimovian and Gzhelian)Akiyoshi Limestone GroupA foraminifer belonging to the group Fusulinida.
Stradnerlithus? haynesiaeSp. novValidLees, Bown & YoungLate Cretaceous (Turonian)A haptophyte belonging to the order Stephanolithiales and the family Stephanolithiaceae.
Stradnerlithus wendleriSp. novValidLees, Bown & YoungLate Cretaceous (Turonian)A haptophyte belonging to the order Stephanolithiales and the family Stephanolithiaceae.
Suraqalatia[345] Gen. et sp. novValidGörmüş, Ameen Lawa & Al NuaimyLate Cretaceous (Maastrichtian)A foraminifer belonging to the family Dicyclinidae. Genus includes new species S. brasieri.
Synaptomitus[346] Gen. et sp. novValidPoinarEocene to MioceneDominican amberOriginally described as a fungus belonging to the group Basidiomycota, but this interpretation was challenged by Selosse et al. (2017).[347] Genus includes new species S. orchiphilus.
Syracosphaera antiquaSp. novValidBown, Lees & YoungLate Cretaceous (Turonian)A haptophyte belonging to the order Syracosphaerales and the family Syracosphaeraceae.
Syracosphaera repagulaSp. novValidBown, Lees & YoungLate Cretaceous (Turonian)A haptophyte belonging to the order Syracosphaerales and the family Syracosphaeraceae.
Tarburina[348] Gen. et sp. novValidSchlagintweit, Rashidi & BaraniLate Cretaceous (late Maastrichtian)Tarbur FormationA foraminifer. Genus includes new species T. zagrosiana.
TarumaGen. et sp. novValidMorais, Fairchild & Lahr in Morais et al.NeoproterozoicUrucum FormationA vase-shaped microfossil. Genus includes new species T. rata.
Tortolithus foramenSp. novValidLees, Bown & YoungLate Cretaceous (Turonian)A haptophyte of uncertain phylogenetic placement.
Veteronostocale grandisSp. novValidShi & Feng in Shi et al.Early MesoproterozoicGaoyuzhuang FormationA member of Cyanobacteria belonging to the group Nostocales.
Windipila[349] Gen. et sp. novValidKrings & HarperEarly DevonianWindyfield chertA fungus described on the basis of a reproductive unit. Genus includes new species W. spinifera.
Xiaohongyuia[350] Gen. et sp. novValidShi & Feng in Shi et al.Late PaleoproterozoicDahongyu FormationA probable eukaryotic microfossil. Genus includes new species X. sinica.

General paleontology

Research related to paleontology that either does not concern any of the groups of the organisms listed above, or concerns multiple groups.

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