Genus: Bissektipelta PARISH & BARRETT, 2004
Etymology: In reference to the Bissekty Formation, where the type specimen was
discovered (Averianov, 2002), and Greek, pelta, "sheild", Feminine.
Species: archibaldi (AVERIANOV, 2002) PARISH & BARRETT, 2004
= Amtosaurus AVERIANOV, 2002
Etymology: In honor of Prof. J. David Archibald (San Diego State University,
San Diego, USA), the leader of the URBAC project.
Holotype: ZIN PH 1/16
Locality: Dzharakuduk, N42°06’21”, E62°37’45”, Central Kyzylkum Desert, Uzbekistan.
Horizon: Lower part? Of the Bissekty Formation.
Biostratigraphy:
Age: Upper Turonian-Coniacian Stage, Lower Senonian Subepoch, Lower Gulf Epoch, Early Late Cretaceous.
Material: Braincase.
Referred material:
KUZMIN, PETROV, AVERIANOV, BOITSOVA, SKUTSCHAS & SUES, 2020
ZIN PH 281/16: Patial braincase of a smaller individual.
ZIN PH 329/16: Partial braincase with the poterior portion of the skull roof.