Genus: Barlochersaurus DAZA, BAUER, STANLEY, BOLET, DICKSON & LOSOS, 2018
Etymology: The generic name is a combination of the Latin word for Lizard and the last name of Mr. Federico Barlocher (owner of the fossil), and Greek, sauros, 'lizard'.

Species: winhtini DAZA, BAUER, STANLEY, BOLET, DICKSON & LOSOS, 2018
Etymology: The specific epithet is a patronym, formed in the genitive singular, honoring the collector of the holotype, Mr. Win Htin.

Holotype: Specimen number 8 from the private collection of Federico Barlocher, housed in Lugano, Switzerland. Amber fossils are highly collectable and many are privately held.

Locality: Hukawng Valley, Tanaing, Myitkyina District, Kachin State, Mynamar.

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Biostratigraphy:

Age: Albian Stage, middle Gallic subepoch, lower Cretaceous Epoch, Early Cretaceous-Cenomanian Stage, Upper Gallic Subepoich, Lower Gulf Epoch, Middle Cretaceous.

Material: Skull and skeleton found in amber.