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Scleromochlus is a monospecific genus of ornithodiran from Late Triassic Scotland. Its possible that it may be related to pterosaurs. The type and only species of Scleromochlus is named S. taylori.

Discovery[]

The fossils of this animal have been found in the Carnian Lossiemouth Sandstone of Scotland. It was discovered at approximately 1900 and is listed as specimen BMNH R3556, a partial skeleton preserved as an impression in sandstone.

Description[]

Classification[]

Upon discovery, Scleromochlus became the namesake of a new family named Scleromochlidae in the clades Ornithodira and possibly as a basal member Pterosauromorpha.

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