Genus: Liaoningolacerta JI, 2004
Etymology: In reference to Liaoning Province, China where the specimen was discovered and Latin, lacerta, "Lizard."

Species: brevirostra JI, 2004
Etymology: Latin, brevi, "short" and Latin, rostra, "snout."

Holotype: GM V 1580

Locality: Huangbanjigou, Beipiao, Western Liaoning Province, China.

Horizon: Yixian Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Early Cretaceous.

Material: Skull, and skeleton missing its rigth forelimb and mid to posterior caudals.

Note: With skin impressions.