Genus: Iani ZANNO, GATES, AVRAHAMI, TUCKER & MAKOVICKY, 2023
Etymology: Latin, of Ianus, as stemming from the Roman god who presides over transitions and in reference to the changing biota of the mid-Cretaceous of western North America.

Species: smithi ZANNO, GATES, AVRAHAMI, TUCKER & MAKOVICKY, 2023
Etymology: In honor of Joshua Aaron Smith for his contributions to the discovery and conservation of paleontological resources in the region, particularly early explorations by the NCMNS.

Holotype: NCMS 29373

Locality: "Fortunate Sone" NCPA-LEOT14, Emery County, Utah.

Horizon: Lower Mussentuchit Member, Upper Cedar MountainFormation.

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Mussentuchitan age, Uppermost Albian-Lowermost Cenomanian Stage, Upper Gallic subepoch, Lowest Gulf Epoch, Late Early to Early Middle Cretaceous.

Material: Partial skull and partial skeleton.