Genus: Nova O'CONNOR, CHIAPPE & GAO, 2005

Holotype:

Locality: Chaoyang City, near Chaoyang, Yixian County, Liaoning Province, China.

Horizon: Horizon IV, Jiufotang Formation, Upper Jehol Group.

Biostratigraphy: Pistacosaurus fauna, Cathayornis-Chaoyanga Avifauna.

Age: Barremian Stage, Lower Gallic Subepoch, Lower Early Cretaceous Epoch, Early Cretaceous.

Material: Nearly complete specimen with feathers.