Species: dongi HUANG, WU, MAO, BERTOZZO, DHOUALLY, ROBIN, PITTMAN, KAYE, MANUCCI, HE, WANG & GODEFROIT, 2026
Etymology: In honor of Dong Zhiming (1937-2024), pioneer of dinosaur research in China adn one of the most influntial palaeontolgist of the past 60 years, who recently passed away.

Holotype: AGM 16793

Locality: Lamagou locality, Xiaqujiazi village, Lamadong Town, Jiangchang County ,Liaoning Province, China.

Horizon: Jiangshangou Unit, Yixian Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Barremian Stage, Early Gallic Supepoch, Middle Early Cretaceous Epoch, Middle Early Cretaceous.

Material: Fragmentary skull and partial skeleton.

Note: With skin impressions and large non-overlapping scales and long spike like projections.