The cranial morphology and taxonomic status of Tarchia (Dinosauria: Ankylosauridae) from the Upper Cretaceous of Mongolia

Citation

Penkalski, P.; Tumanova, T. (2017). The cranial morphology and taxonomic status of Tarchia (Dinosauria: Ankylosauridae) from the Upper Cretaceous of Mongolia. Cretaceous Research 70: 117-127. Elsevier BV. doi:10.1016/j.cretres.2016.10.004

Names first published here

• Tarchia teresae species

Cited by genera

• Minotaurasaurus

  Argues that the holotype of Minotaurasaurus is not referable to Tarchia kielanae, so the genus is valid; gives a revised diagnosis and refers MAE 98 179 from Ukhaa Tolgod to it.

• Tarchia

  Redescribes the holotype skull of Tarchia kielanae with a revised cranial diagnosis, holds it distinct from Saichania and Minotaurasaurus, and erects T. teresae on PIN 3142/250.