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.