Genus: Raranimus LIU, RUBIDGE & LI, 2009
Etymology: Laitn, raro-, 'rare', and Latin, animus, 'soul, spirit'.

Species: dashankoueneis LIU, RUBIDGE & LI, 2009
Etymology: In reference to the fossil locality, Dashankou.

Holotype: IVPP V15424

Locality: Dashnkou Locality, Yumen, Gansu Province, China.

Horizon: Xidagou Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Middle Permian.

Material: Partial skull.