Genus: Rapetosaurus CURRY ROGERS & FORSTER, 2001
Etymology: Rapeto, Malagsay, a mischievous giant of Malagasy folklore, and Greek, sauros, ‘lizard’.

Species: krausei CURRY ROGERS & FORSTER, 2001
Etymology: In honor of David W. Krause, in recognition of his contributions to paleontology in Madagascar.

Locality: MAD 96-02, Mahajanga basin, Mahajana Province, northwestern Madagascar.

Horizon: Anembaleba Member, Maevarano Formation.

Biostratigaphy:

Age: Maastrichtian Stage, Latest Senonian Subepoch, Upper Gulf Epoch, Late Cretaceous.

Referred material:

ROGERS, KRAUSE & ROGERS, 2003

FMNH PR2255: Pubis.
Note: Has tooth marks on distal margin from a Majungatholus.