Genus: Elrhazosaurus GALTON, 2009
Etymology: In reference to the Elrhaz Formation, and Greek, sauros, "lizard."
Species: nigeriensis (GALTON & TAQUET, 1982) GALTON, 2009
= Valdosaurus nigeriensis GALTON & TAQUET,
1982
Etymology: In reference to the Republic of Niger, Africa.
Holotype: MNHN GDF 332
Locality: Gadoufaoua, the region of Niveau des Innocents, Republic of Niger, Africa.
Horizon: GAD 5, upper part of El Rhaz Formation, Tegama Series.
Biostratigraphy:
Age: Aptian Stage, Middle Gallic Subepoch, Upper Early Cretaceous Epoch, Early Cretaceous.
Material: Left femur.
Referred material:
MNHN GDF 335: Ends of a small left femur.
MNHN GDF 336: Slender right humerus.
MNHN GDF 337,338: Two small phalanges of the pes.