Genus: Wangwosaurus YOUNG, 1979
Etymology: In reference to the Wangwu village, near where the specimen was found in the Jiyuan County, Henan Province, China.

Species: tayuensis YOUNG, 1979
Etymology:

Holotype:

Locality: Locality 63024, Huakedaliang, Dayu Township, Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China.

Horizon: Shangshihezi (Upper Shihhotse) Formation.

Biostratigraphy: Jiyuan tetrapod fauna/Shihtienfenia Assemblage.

Age: Tatarian Stage, Lopingian Subepoch, Zechstein Epoch, Late Permian.

Material:

Material: Teeth.