Genus: Pedopenna XU & ZHANG, 2005
Etymology: The generic name refers to the long pennaceous feathers on the feet.

Species: daohugouensis XU & ZHANG, 2005
Etymology: In reference to Daohugou, East of Nei Mongol, Inner Mongolia, where the specimen was found.

Holotype: IVPP V12721

Locality: Daohugou, Ningcheng County, East of Nei Mongol, Inner Mongolia.

Horizon: Jiulongshan Formation (Daohugou Formation?).

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Upper Bathonian Stage, upper middle Dogger Epoch, Middle Jurassic.

Material: Distal end of a tibia, fibula, complete pes.
Note: Has feather impression on the lower leg and metatarsals.