Genus: Desertiguana ALIANOV, 2013
Etymology: Latin, desertus, "deserted" + Iguana.

Species: gobiensis ALIANOV, 2013
Etymology: In reference to the Gobi Desert, where the specimen was found.

Holotype: PIN no. 4487/9

Locality: Khulsan, Nemegt Basin, Ömnögov (South Gobi), Mongolia.

Horizon: Barun Goyot Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

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

Material: Left mandibular ramus without occipital end.