Genus: Cryptovolans CZERKAS, ZHANG, LI & LI, 2002
Etymology: Greek, crypto, ‘"hidden" and Greek, volans, "flying": Hidden flyer.

Species: pauli CZERAS, ZHANG, LI & LI, 2002
Etymology: In honor of Gregory S. Paul for his insightful work on theropods.

Holotype: LPM 0200 and LPM 0201 (part and counterpart)

Locality: Shangheshou, Chaoyang City, Chaoyang County, Liaoning Province, China.

Horizon: Horizon IV, Upper Jiufotang Formation, Upper Jehol Group.

Biostratigraphy: Pistacosaurus fauna, Cathayornis-Chaoyanga Avifauna.

Age: Barremian Stage, Lower Gallic Subepoch, Lower Early Cretaceous Epoch, Early Cretaceous.

Material: A complete specimen with feather impressions with asymmetrical flight feathers on its wings.

Referred material:

LPM 0159: A single slab containing an incomplete skeleton lacking the skull, cervicals and caudals with feather impressions.

Number: Not given: Fragmentary skull and fragmentary skeleton.
Note: Found on the same slab as Omnivoropteryx sinousaorum.