Genus: Pawpawsaurus LEE, 1996
Etymology: Named for the Paw Paw Formation, which yielded the holotype, Greek, sauros, "lizard."

Species: campbelli LEE, 1996
Etymology: In honor of Mr. Cameron Campbell, who found the specimen

Holotype: SMU 73203

Locality: SMU locality 263, ~32?52’N, ~97?18’W, Tarrant County, Texas.

Horizon: Paw Paw Formation, Washita Group.

Biostratigraphy:

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

Material: Skull.