Genus: Linhevenator XU, TAN, SULLIVAN, HAN & XIAO, 2011
Etymology: The eneric name derives from 'Linhe' (area of origin) and Latin, venator, 'hunter'.

Species: tani XU, TAN, SULLIVAN, HAN & XIAO, 2011
Etymology: In honor of Prof. Tan Lin for his contributions to the field of vertebrate paleontology of Inner Mongolia.

Holotype: LH V0021

Locality: "North Canyon" locality, Wulatehougi, Bayan Mandahu, Urad Houqi, Inner Mongolia (Nei Mongolia), China.

Horizon: Wulansuhai Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Campanian Stage, Senonian Subepoch, Gulf Epoch, Late Cretaceous.

Material: A partly articulated partial skeleton comprising the skull and mandible, 6 anterior and middle dorsal vertebrae, right scapula and right humerus, incomplete left and right ischia, left femur, nearly complete left pes and other fragmentary bones.