Genus: Brasiliguana NAVA & MARTINELLI, 2011
Etymology: Brasil, in reference to its provenance from the Late Cretaceous of Brazil, + Iguana, from the South American and Caribbean aboriginal language Arawakan iguana, iwana, which referes to the local name for lizard.

Species: prudentis NAVA & MARTINELLI, 2011
In reference to Presidente Prudente Municipality, Sao Paulo State, Brazil, where the holotype was found.

Holotype: MN 7230-V

Locality: In the vicinities of Presidente Purdente Municipality, west Sao Paulo State, Brazil.

Horizon: Adamantina Formation, Bauru Group.

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Turonian Stage, Uppermost Gallic Subepoch-Santonian Stage, Lower Senonian Subepoch, Lower Gulf Epoch, Late Cretaceous.

Material: Isolated left maxilla with partially preserved teeth.