Genus: Akidolestes LI & LUO, 2006
Etymology: Greek, akido, "the point"; in reference to the pointed rostrum of this mammal, and Greek, lestes, "thief," a common suffix for the name of fossil mammals.

Species: cifellii LI & LUO, 2006
Etymology: In honor of Dr. Richard L. Cifelli, for his pioneering studies of symmetrodont mammals.

Holotype: NIGPAS 13981A, B

Locality: Dawangzhangzi, Lingyuan City, Liaoning Province, China.

Horizon: Horizon II, Yixian Formation, Jehol Group.

Biostratigraphy: Psittacosaurus fauna, Liaoxiornis Avifauna.

Age: Lower Hautervian Stage, Uppermost Neocomian Subepoch, Lower Early Cretaceous Epoch, Early Cretaceous.

Material: Skull and skeleton.

Note: Has hair impressions.