Genus: Shenzhouraptor JI, JI, YOU, ZHANG, YUAN, JI, LI, & LI, 2002
Etymology: Shenzhou (Chinese Pinyin), an ancient name of China; and Latin, raptor, "robber or theif.

Species: sinensis JI, JI, YOU, ZHANG, YUAN, JI, LI, & LI, 2002
Etymology: Latin, sinensis, "China."

Holotype: LPM 0193

Locality: Baitaigou Village, Toutai Township, Yixian County, Liaoning Province, China.

Horizon: Tuffaceous layers of the Jiufotang Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Aptian Stage, Middle Gallic Subepoch, Upper Early Cretaceous Epoch, Early Cretaceous.

Material: Nearly complete skull and skeleton with feather impressions.