References / paperA Middle Jurassic 'sphenosuchian' from China and the origin of the crocodylian skull
Clark, J.M.; Xu, X.; Forster, C.A.; Wang, Y.
Year2004
Source roleprimary-study
DOI / ID10.1038/nature02802
Fitness and scope
morphology · topology · range · geochronology
IVPP V14010 preserves an articulated anterior skeleton and nearly complete skull from the lower Shishugou Formation; skull consolidation and placement are comparative interpretations.
Claim ledger
morphology · mediumArticulated specimen IVPP V14010 preserves a nearly complete Middle Jurassic skull with several crocodylian-like consolidations alongside a gracile terrestrial postcranium; functional and phylogenetic interpretations do not make it a directly observed crown ancestor.
claim:event:junggarsuchus-skull-consolidationfossil-range · highJunggarsuchus is represented by articulated specimen IVPP V14010 from the Middle Jurassic Shishugou Formation of Xinjiang; this local sample is not a global genus range or crocodylian ancestor.
claim:taxon:junggarsuchus