Genus: Chalawan MARTIN, LAUPRASERT, BUFFETAUT, LIARD & SUTEETHORN,
2014
Etymology: Chalawan, a gigantic crocodile in the epic story of the crocodile
hutner Khrai Thong wirtten by King Rama II (1768-1824).
Species: thailandicus (BUFFETAUT & INGAVAT,
1980) MARTIN,
LAUPRASERT,
BUFFETAUT,
LIARD & SUTEETHORN,
2014
Etymology: In reference to Thailand, where the specimen was found.
Holotype: CAS42-20 (formerly Department of Mineral Resources, Bangkok, No. TF 1370)
Locality: Road cutting, north-east of Amphoe Nong Bua Lam Phu, on the highway to Changwat Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lam Phu Province, North-eastern Thailand.
Horizon: Phu Kradung Formation, Khorat Group.
Biostratigraphy:
Age: Late Jurassic.
Material: Lower jaws.
Referred material:
Locality: Kham Phok, Mukdahn Province, Thailand.
Horizon: Phu Kradung Formation, Khorat Group.
Biostratigraphy:
Age: Late Jurassic.
Material
PRC102-143: Skull and mandibular elements; parts of the rostrum, braincase adn skull table, and various aprts of the mandible.