Feralisaurus Explained

Feralisaurus is an extinct genus of neodiapsid reptile, possibly a basal lepidosauromorph, known from the Middle Triassic of south-western England. It contains one species, Feralisaurus corami, which was described by Cavicchini et al. in 2020.[1] It was found in the Helsby Sandstone Formation.

Discovery

The holotype and only known specimen of Feralisaurus, BRSUG 29950-12, was discovered in 2014 near Sidmouth, Devon.[1]

Classification

Feralisaurus was recovered as either a basal neodiapsid or as a basal lepidosauromorph, with the researchers preferring a placement within Lepidosauromorpha.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Cavicchini . Iacopo . Zaher . Marta . Benton . Michael J. . An Enigmatic Neodiapsid Reptile from the Middle Triassic of England . Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology . 2020 . 40 . 3 . e1781143 . 10.1080/02724634.2020.1781143. 2020JVPal..40E1143C . 222186694 . free .