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Baisesaurus (Baise Lizard) is a genus of Ichthyosaur that lived during the Early Triassic period in China.

Discovery[]

The skeleton of Baisesaurus was discovered in 2018 in the Guangxi region of China. In 2022 it was described as a Basal Ichthyosauromorph. Its name refers to Baise in China where it was found.

Description[]

Baisesaurus is described as similar to Utatsusaurus.

Classification[]

Baisesaurus is described as a member of the Ichthyopterygia.