Genus: Chuanqilong HAN, ZHENG, HU, XU & BARRETT, 2014
Etymology: The generic name is derifed from Chinese, chuanqi, "legendary," referring to western Liaoning providing a spectacular assemblage of Mesozoic terrestrial fossils, and Chinese, long, "dragon."

Species: chaoyangensis HAN, ZHENG, HU, XU & BARRETT, 2014
Etymology: The specific name is derived from the broader geographical area including the type locality, Liaoning Province, China.

Holotype: CJPM V001

Locality: Baishizui Village, Goumenzi County, Lingyuan City, Liaoning Province, China.

Horizon: Jiufotang Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

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

Material: A nearly complete skeleton missing only the distal portion of the caudal series.