Genus: Argentinosuchus CASAMIQUELA, 1960
Etymology: In reference to the country of Argentina, where the specimen was found and Greek, souchos, "crocodile."

Species: bonapartei CASAMIQUELA, 1960
Etymology: In honor of Jose F. Bonaparte.

Holotype: PVL 2091

Locality: San Juan Province, Argentina.

Horizon: Middle third of the Ischigualasto Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Carnian Stage, Lower Late Triassic Epoch, Late Triassic.

Material: Humerus, incomplete radius and ulna, vertebrae and several osteoderms.