Genus: Deccanodon NATH & YADAGIRI, 2007
Etymology: In reference to the Deccan Plateau, Adilabad District, Andhra Pradesh State, India, where the specimen was found.

Species: maleriensis NATH & YADAGIRI, 2007
Etymology: In reference to the Maleri Formation.

Holotype: No. 22/SR/PAL

Locality: 1 km NNW of Lakshmipuran, Long. 79°34'45", Lat. 19°13', Adilabad District, Andhra Pradesh State, India.

Horizon: Maleri Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Late Triassic.

Material: Postcanine.