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Chaoyangopterus

DIN-000687 · Genus-rank candidate

Overview

Archived PBDB records list Chaoyangopterus as an accepted genus-rank name in Chordata. The fossil occurrence envelope spans about 121.4–113.2 Ma. It does not establish the full lifetime of this taxon.

Classification

Chordata / Reptilia / Pterosauria / Chaoyangopterus

Associated geologic periods

Cretaceous

Age range of fossil records

121.4–113.2 Ma

Occurrence sources

• PBDB · Legacy PBDB snapshot · 2026-10-29 · Recorded occurrences 2 · ref 31356

Ma means millions of years ago. The range reflects the fossil records included in the source. Classification and age estimates may change with new research.