Atlascopcosaurus loadsi (Rich and Rich 1989)
(Otway Formation)

A hypsilophodontid about 1.2 m long. The holotype is a maxilla fragment with teeth, although other remains have been classified as Atlascopcosaurus sp. It was named after the mining company Atlas Copco that supplied the mining equipment necessary to excavate the solid sandstone and mudstone of Dinosaur Cove, and after William Loads who worked for the company at the time and was a volunteer at the site. Found in southern Victoria (Otway and Strzelecki ranges). Aptian/Albian 106-115 MYA.

Fulgurotherium australe (Von Huene 1932)
(Griman Creek Formation)

A hypsilophodontid perhaps 1 metre+ long known mostly from limb bones. The holotypes (femora) were found in the opal fields of Lightning Ridge in New South Wales. Material referred to as Fulgurotherium sp has also been found in Southern Victoria (Otway and Strzelecki ranges). Re-evaluation of Australian hypsilophodontids may suggest that material designated as Fulgarotherium may actually belong to at least four different genera. Aptian/Albian 100-115 MYA.

Ozraptor subotaii (Long & Molnar 1998) UWA 82469
(Colalura Sandstone)

A possible theropod approximately 2 metres (6 feet) long from Western Australia, based on a distal tibia. The name comes from the colloquial term for Australia, "Oz", and from a character from the movie Conan the Barbarian (a fast-running thief). The articulation of the distal (lower) end of the tibia, where it would have joined the ankle, is apparently quite unique among theropods, although it is thought by some to exhibit some of the characteristics of a basal dromaeosaur. This is the first named dinosaur taxon from Western Australia (Bringo railway cutting, 20km east of Geraldton), and the first Jurassic theropod from Australia. More recent evaluation may cast doubt on it being definitely theropod. Bajocian 170 MYA.

Walgettosuchus woodwardi (von Huene 1932)
(Griman Creek Formation)

This dinosaur is a nomen dubium, which means that the name is of doubtful validity. It is based on a single caudal (tail) vertebra from Lightning Ridge that is not particularly diagnostic. It is probably a theropod, and with recent suggestions that Rapator may be a large alvarezsaurid, it is possible that Walgettosuchus and Rapator may be the same animal (they come from the same formation). Early Cretaceous 100 MYA

The following are fragmentary remains that are not sufficient to identify new species from.

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Ankylosaurid:

Teeth, ribs and dermal ossicles from the Strzelecki ranges, 115 MYA.

?Brachiosaurid:

A partial neck vertebra (QM F6142) from Queensland (Hughenden), Early Cretaceous. There is now doubt as to its possible brachiosaurid status, although apparently other brachiosaur-like material has since come to light (possibly the ?Titanosauriform dubbed "Elliot", see below).

Dromaeosaurid:

Teeth from the Southern Victoria sites (Otway and Strzelecki ranges), 106-115 MYA. Unlike the teeth of many northern hemisphere dromaeosaurs, which have denticles (serrations) on both edges of the tooth, the Victorian examples only have them on the inside (posterior) edge. This pattern is also seen in the second maxillary teeth of Sinornithosaurus millennii.

?Dromaeosaurid:

A partial humerus from Western Australia (Giralia ranges) dating to the Late Cretaceous. It is poorly preserved and there is some doubt as to its original classification. It could have come from a small theropod with large arms (like a dromaeosaur), or perhaps from a much larger theropod with reduced forelimbs. There has been some suggestion that the humerus could possibly be from a therizinosaur.

?Caenagnathid:

A lower jaw fragment (right surangular, NMV P186386) and perhaps a vertebra (NMV P186302) from Southern Victoria (Otway ranges), 106 MYA. For more information see the reconstruction page.

Ornithomimid:

a claw, pelvic fragment and caudal vertebra found at the Flat Rocks site near Inverloch, Southern Victoria, dating to 115 MYA.

?Protoceratopsid:

A single almost complete ulna (P186385) from Southern Victoria (Strzelecki ranges), Albian 115 MYA. It is similar that that of Leptoceratops gracilis from the Late Cretaceous of Canada. For more information see the reconstruction page.

Theropod incertae sedis (of uncertain position):

A partial manual (hand) claw from the Flat Rocks site that, if complete, would measure about 15 cm (6 inches) long. It has been suggested it may be similar to that of spinosaurs or carcharodontosaurs.

?Titanosaurid:

A near complete sauropod skeleton, dubbed "Elliot". See the information page for details.

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