Genus: Ovoo NORELL, GAO & CONRAD, 2008
Etymology: Ovoo- is from Mongolian ovoo (pronunciation: o-boe), meaning "a heap or carin". A remnant of the pre-Buddhist religion of Mongolia, these cairns are said to be inhabited by local spirits. Occasionally they are also way points and navigational aids along old caravan routes and, more recently, roads. Ovos are venerated by Mongols and are worshipped by circling them clockwise three times and adding offering in the form of rocks, prayer-flags, money and even vodka bottles.

Species: gurvel NORELL, GAO & CONRAD, 2008
Etymology: Monglian, gurvel, "lizard."

Holotype: IGM 3/767

Locality: Little Ukhaa Tolgod, Nemegt basin, Ömnögov (South Gobi), Mongolia.

Horizon: Djadochta Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

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

Material: Well-preserved partial skull with the braincase and mandibles missing.