Field guide · Research review · 10 October 2026
Do the location clues hold up?
The wider check covers 108 large parent groups, 63 standard-clue pools and 1,481 target comparisons. It evaluates 91,827 wrong-guess states for the final proposed anchors. Alternative-anchor trials are additional.
Of 479 initial potential split proposals, 41 can leave five or more candidates in the wider comparison. A finer recorded location rescues 29 of them: 467 proposals finish below five in every tested reaching state; 12 retain five-plus states. These are target/clue proposals, not counts of unique dinosaur groups.
Five previously unresolved Baruungoyot proposals are also checked, making 17 crowded proposals across the full pool review. The approved roster policy now uses only Shuvuuia (66043), holding out duplicate spelling record Shuuvuia (307772). Both raw records are preserved. Five documented Baruungoyot matches remain. If exactly five established matches remain and the player guesses one of those five incorrectly, only four remain. An outside guess need not remove one of the five. The count alone does not establish a need for free help.
These are catalogue and source-tree diagnostics, not scientifically approved gameplay clues. Pool comparisons assume all three provisional standard clues have been revealed; large-parent comparisons apply no standard-clue filter. The frozen source tree and incomplete standard facts still need review before Expert mode. Catalogue non-matches are provisional, not proof of fossil absence. Identity holds and exact-record amendments are documented in the complete locality review. This diagnostic does not itself activate an expanded live roster or new automatic-help trigger.
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Completed decisions and remaining uncertainty
The complete follow-up has reviewed all 30 proposals remaining under policy v9 and all 26 shared cases in the original dossier. Read complete-locality-review.html for each decision, exact amendments, source access and remaining uncertainty.
Six further identity holds, missing positive profiles and exact Hekou/Yanan/Nanxiong corrections are now applied to the expansion audit. Pellegrinisaurus retains Allen and qualified Anacleto alternatives. Kirtland/Ojo Alamo and Qijianglong’s conflicting horizons remain explicit. Real Lujiatun and Shaximiao overlap is preserved; narrower type sites are not exclusive genus ranges.
Unverified originals and incomplete specimen inventories remain pending hidden-answer eligibility. Where informative tree probes and ordinary clues still cannot distinguish at least five unguessed answers, provide free help. This is a gameplay design requirement, not a new expanded-roster runtime hint.
Gastonia’s Poison Strip and Yellow Cat identity-review comparisons remain preserved as historical checkpoints. Qualified records and missing metadata continue to be retained in current comparisons.
Read the Shuvuuia identity evidence and before/after Baruungoyot comparison →
Read the nodosaur identity holds and Gastonia before/after comparison →
12 initial split proposals still capable of leaving five or more
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrosaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 4–5 | Analong | Abrosaurus, Daanosaurus, Omeisaurus, Qijianglong, Zigongosaurus | None |
| Bisticeratops | Kirtland Formation · US | 4–6 | Agujaceratops | Bisticeratops, Navajoceratops, Pentaceratops, Terminocavus, Titanoceratops, Torosaurus | None |
| Navajoceratops | Kirtland Formation · US | 4–6 | Agujaceratops | Bisticeratops, Navajoceratops, Pentaceratops, Terminocavus, Titanoceratops, Torosaurus | None |
| Terminocavus | Kirtland Formation · US | 4–6 | Agujaceratops | Bisticeratops, Navajoceratops, Pentaceratops, Terminocavus, Titanoceratops, Torosaurus | None |
| Yeneen | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 4–7 | Abdarainurus | Bonitasaura, Inawentu, Neuquensaurus, Overosaurus, Rinconsaurus, Traukutitan, Yeneen | None |
| Daliansaurus | Yixian Formation · CN | 3–6 | Albertavenator | Daliansaurus, Jianianhualong, Liaoningvenator, Mei, Sinovenator, Sinusonasus | None |
| Sinusonasus | Yixian Formation · CN | 3–6 | Albertavenator | Daliansaurus, Jianianhualong, Liaoningvenator, Mei, Sinovenator, Sinusonasus | None |
| Wendiceratops | Oldman Formation · CA | 3–6 | Achelousaurus | Avaceratops, Centrosaurus, Coronosaurus, Monoclonius, Spinops, Wendiceratops | None |
| Damalasaurus | Daye Group · CN | 5–34 | Antetonitrus | Damalasaurus | Abrosaurus, Analong, Anhuilong, Bellusaurus, Chinshakiangosaurus, Chuanjiesaurus, Daanosaurus, Dachongosaurus, Dashanpusaurus, Datousaurus, Eomamenchisaurus, Fushanosaurus, Huangshanlong, Huashanosaurus, Hudiesaurus, Jinchuanloong, Jingiella, Klamelisaurus, Lingwulong, Nebulasaurus, Omeisaurus, Oshanosaurus, Protognathosaurus, Qijianglong, Rhomaleopakhus, Sanpasaurus, Shunosaurus, Tienshanosaurus, Tonganosaurus, Tongnanlong, Xinjiangtitan, Yuanmousaurus, Zigongosaurus |
| Microdontosaurus | Chaya Group · CN | 5–34 | Antetonitrus | Microdontosaurus | Abrosaurus, Analong, Anhuilong, Bellusaurus, Chinshakiangosaurus, Chuanjiesaurus, Daanosaurus, Dachongosaurus, Dashanpusaurus, Datousaurus, Eomamenchisaurus, Fushanosaurus, Huangshanlong, Huashanosaurus, Hudiesaurus, Jinchuanloong, Jingiella, Klamelisaurus, Lingwulong, Nebulasaurus, Omeisaurus, Oshanosaurus, Protognathosaurus, Qijianglong, Rhomaleopakhus, Sanpasaurus, Shunosaurus, Tienshanosaurus, Tonganosaurus, Tongnanlong, Xinjiangtitan, Yuanmousaurus, Zigongosaurus |
| Datousaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 5–10 | Amanzia | Abrosaurus, Daanosaurus, Dashanpusaurus, Datousaurus, Omeisaurus, Protognathosaurus, Qijianglong, Shunosaurus, Yuzhoulong, Zigongosaurus | None |
| Shunosaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 5–10 | Amanzia | Abrosaurus, Daanosaurus, Dashanpusaurus, Datousaurus, Omeisaurus, Protognathosaurus, Qijianglong, Shunosaurus, Yuzhoulong, Zigongosaurus | None |
Five previously unresolved Baruungoyot proposals
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceratonykus | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Jaculinykus | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Khulsanurus | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Ondogurvel | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Parvicursor | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
How the check works
- Every recommendation in all 108 large groups and all 63 matching pools is checked, including unresolved proposals.
- Candidate sets include descendants and genera with missing standard evidence, wherever still consistent with the full provisional standard clues. Large-parent comparisons apply no standard-clue filter.
- Every wrong source-roster guess reaching the target’s direct parent is enumerated, with the resulting relationship applied and the actual guessed genus removed.
- If the original proposed anchor leaves five or more, every other recorded anchor for that target is also checked. A narrower alternative is reported where it keeps all reaching states below five.
- Known non-primary occurrences, qualified identifications and relevant missing locality metadata remain possible. Supported horizon alternatives are retained.
- These are source-tree diagnostics with all three provisional standard clues revealed. They do not simulate the unapproved Expert working tree, every multi-guess history, or unrequested clues.
- Further guesses can only reduce these candidate sets. A five-plus count is not itself an automatic-help trigger: remaining tree branches or unresolved standard clues may still distinguish candidates.
- No source-screen result establishes exhaustive fossil absence. Every proposed gameplay clue still needs scientific evidence approval; this check introduces no additional exclusions beyond the approved roster policy.
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Every tested group
Counts are after the actual wrong guess and relationship feedback. Membership lists show recorded matches and missing-data candidates before guesses. Open a group to see its targets; download JSON for every probe and exact source identity.
Hadrosauroidea · large-parent comparison 1 · 37 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bactrosaurus | Iren Dabasu Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Bactrosaurus, Gilmoreosaurus | Nanningosaurus |
| Batyrosaurus | Bostobe Formation · KZ | 1–2 | Bactrosaurus | Aralosaurus, Batyrosaurus | None |
| Cariocecus | Papo Seco Formation · PT | 1 | Acristavus | Cariocecus | None |
| Cedrorestes | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 2–3 | Bactrosaurus | Cedrorestes, Eolambia | Hadrosaurus |
| Claosaurus | Niobrara Formation · US | 1–2 | Bactrosaurus | Claosaurus | Hadrosaurus |
| Datonglong | Huiquanpu Formation · CN | 2–3 | Bactrosaurus | Datonglong, Shantungosaurus | Nanningosaurus |
| Eolambia | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 2–3 | Bactrosaurus | Cedrorestes, Eolambia | Hadrosaurus |
| Equijubus | Gansu · CN | 3–4 | Acristavus | Equijubus, Gongpoquansaurus, Jintasaurus, Xuwulong | None |
| Fukuisaurus | Kitadani Formation · JP | 1–2 | Acristavus | Fukuisaurus, Koshisaurus | None |
| Fylax | Figuerola Formation · ES | 1 | Acristavus | Fylax | None |
| Gilmoreosaurus | Iren Dabasu Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Bactrosaurus, Gilmoreosaurus | Nanningosaurus |
| Gobihadros | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Bactrosaurus, Gobihadros | None |
| Gongpoquansaurus | Gansu · CN | 3–4 | Acristavus | Equijubus, Gongpoquansaurus, Jintasaurus, Xuwulong | None |
| Gonkoken | Dorotea Formation · CL | 1 | Acristavus | Gonkoken | None |
| Haolong | Yixian Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Haolong | Nanningosaurus |
| Huehuecanauhtlus | Cutzamala Formation · MX | 1 | Acristavus | Huehuecanauhtlus | None |
| Jeyawati | Moreno Hill Formation · US | 1–2 | Bactrosaurus | Jeyawati | Hadrosaurus |
| Jintasaurus | Xiagou Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Jintasaurus, Xuwulong | Nanningosaurus |
| Koshisaurus | Kitadani Formation · JP | 1–2 | Acristavus | Fukuisaurus, Koshisaurus | None |
| Levnesovia | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 1 | Acristavus | Levnesovia | None |
| Morelladon | Arcillas de Morella Formation · ES | 1 | Acristavus | Morelladon | None |
| Nanningosaurus | Guangxi · CN | 1 | Acristavus | Nanningosaurus | None |
| Nanyangosaurus | Majiacun Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Nanyangosaurus, Zhanghenglong | Nanningosaurus |
| Penelopognathus | Bayangobi Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Penelopognathus | Nanningosaurus |
| Plesiohadros | Alagteeg Formation · MN | 1 | Acristavus | Plesiohadros | None |
| Portellsaurus | Mirambel Formation · ES | 1 | Acristavus | Portellsaurus | None |
| Probactrosaurus | Miaogou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Probactrosaurus | Nanningosaurus |
| Protohadros | Lewisville Formation · US | 1–2 | Bactrosaurus | Protohadros | Hadrosaurus |
| Qianjiangsaurus | Zhengyang Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Qianjiangsaurus | Nanningosaurus |
| Ratchasimasaurus | Khok Kruat Formation · TH | 1–2 | Acristavus | Ratchasimasaurus, Sirindhorna | None |
| Shuangmiaosaurus | Sunjiawan Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Shuangmiaosaurus | Nanningosaurus |
| Sirindhorna | Khok Kruat Formation · TH | 1–2 | Acristavus | Ratchasimasaurus, Sirindhorna | None |
| Tanius | Jiangjunding Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Tanius | Nanningosaurus |
| Xuwulong | Xiagou Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Jintasaurus, Xuwulong | Nanningosaurus |
| Yunganglong | Zhumapu Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Yunganglong, Zuoyunlong | Nanningosaurus |
| Zhanghenglong | Majiacun Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Nanyangosaurus, Zhanghenglong | Nanningosaurus |
| Zuoyunlong | Zhumapu Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Yunganglong, Zuoyunlong | Nanningosaurus |
Nodosauridae · large-parent comparison 2 · 30 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acantholipan | Pen Formation · MX | 1 | Animantarx | Acantholipan | None |
| Animantarx | Mussentuchit Member · Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Animantarx, Peloroplites | Silvisaurus |
| Anoplosaurus | Upper Greensand Formation · UK | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Anoplosaurus | Hylaeosaurus, Polacanthus |
| Borealopelta | Clearwater Formation · CA | 1 | Acantholipan | Borealopelta | None |
| Dongyangopelta | Chaochuan Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Dongyangopelta | Sauroplites |
| Edmontonia | Lance Formation · US | 3–4 | Acantholipan | Edmontonia, Nodosaurus, Panoplosaurus | Silvisaurus |
| Gargoyleosaurus | Morrison Formation · US | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Gargoyleosaurus | Silvisaurus |
| Gastonia | Poison Strip Sandstone Member · Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 3–4 | Acantholipan | Gastonia, Hoplitosaurus, Sauropelta | Silvisaurus |
| Glyptodontopelta | Kirtland Formation · US | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Glyptodontopelta | Silvisaurus |
| Hoplitosaurus | Lakota Formation · US | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Hoplitosaurus | Silvisaurus |
| Hungarosaurus | Csehbánya Formation · HU | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Hungarosaurus, Struthiosaurus | None |
| Hylaeosaurus | Ashdown Formation · UK | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Hylaeosaurus | Polacanthus |
| Invictarx | Menefee Formation · US | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Invictarx | Silvisaurus |
| Niobrarasaurus | Niobrara Formation · US | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Niobrarasaurus | Silvisaurus |
| Nipponopelta | Hikagenosawa Formation · JP | 1 | Acantholipan | Nipponopelta | None |
| Nodosaurus | Lance Formation · US | 3–4 | Acantholipan | Edmontonia, Nodosaurus, Panoplosaurus | Silvisaurus |
| Panoplosaurus | Lance Formation · US | 3–4 | Acantholipan | Edmontonia, Nodosaurus, Panoplosaurus | Silvisaurus |
| Patagopelta | Allen Formation · AR | 1 | Acantholipan | Patagopelta | None |
| Pawpawsaurus | Paw Paw Formation · US | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Pawpawsaurus, Texasetes | Silvisaurus |
| Peloroplites | Ruby Ranch Member · Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 3–4 | Acantholipan | Gastonia, Peloroplites, Sauropelta | Silvisaurus |
| Polacanthus | Ferruginous Sands Formation · UK | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Polacanthus | Hylaeosaurus |
| Propanoplosaurus | Patuxent Formation · US | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Propanoplosaurus | Silvisaurus |
| Sauropelta | Cloverly Formation · US | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Sauropelta, Tatankacephalus | Silvisaurus |
| Sauroplites | Zhidan Group · CN | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Sauroplites | Dongyangopelta |
| Silvisaurus | Dakota Formation · US | 1 | Acantholipan | Silvisaurus | None |
| Stegopelta | Frontier Formation · US | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Nodosaurus, Stegopelta | Silvisaurus |
| Struthiosaurus | Csehbánya Formation · HU | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Hungarosaurus, Struthiosaurus | None |
| Taohelong | 5 Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Taohelong | Sauroplites |
| Tatankacephalus | Cloverly Formation · US | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Sauropelta, Tatankacephalus | Silvisaurus |
| Texasetes | Paw Paw Formation · US | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Pawpawsaurus, Texasetes | Silvisaurus |
Mamenchisauridae · large-parent comparison 3 · 24 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrosaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 5–6 | Analong | Abrosaurus, Daanosaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus, Qijianglong, Zigongosaurus | None |
| Analong | Chuanjie Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Analong, Chuanjiesaurus | Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Anhuilong | Hongqin Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Anhuilong, Huangshanlong | Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Bellusaurus | Shishugou Formation · Xinjiang · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Bellusaurus, Klamelisaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Tienshanosaurus | None |
| Chuanjiesaurus | Chuanjie Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Analong, Chuanjiesaurus | Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Daanosaurus | Upper Member · Shaximiao Formation · CN | 4–5 | Abrosaurus | Daanosaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus | Qijianglong, Zigongosaurus |
| Eomamenchisaurus | Zhanghe Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Eomamenchisaurus, Yuanmousaurus | Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Huangshanlong | Hongqin Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Anhuilong, Huangshanlong | Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Hudiesaurus | Kalazha Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Hudiesaurus, Rhomaleopakhus | Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Jingiella | Dongxing Formation · CN | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Jingiella | Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Klamelisaurus | Lower Member · Shishugou Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Klamelisaurus | Bellusaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Mamenchisaurus | Suining Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Mamenchisaurus, Qijianglong, Tongnanlong | Omeisaurus |
| Omeisaurus | Daanzhai Member · Shaximiao Formation · CN | 4–5 | Abrosaurus | Omeisaurus | Daanosaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Qijianglong, Zigongosaurus |
| Qijianglong | Suining Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Mamenchisaurus, Qijianglong, Tongnanlong | Omeisaurus |
| Rhomaleopakhus | Kalazha Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Hudiesaurus, Rhomaleopakhus | Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Tienshanosaurus | Shishugou Formation · Xinjiang · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Bellusaurus, Klamelisaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Tienshanosaurus | None |
| Tonganosaurus | Yimen Formation · CN | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Tonganosaurus | Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Tongnanlong | Suining Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Mamenchisaurus, Qijianglong, Tongnanlong | Omeisaurus |
| Uragasaurus | Phu Kradung Formation · TH | 1–2 | Abrosaurus | Mamenchisaurus, Uragasaurus | None |
| Volgatitan | Ulyanovsk · RU | 1 | Abrosaurus | Volgatitan | None |
| Wamweracaudia | Tendaguru Formation · TZ | 1 | Abrosaurus | Wamweracaudia | None |
| Xinjiangtitan | Qiketai Formation · CN | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Xinjiangtitan | Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Yuanmousaurus | Zhanghe Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Eomamenchisaurus, Yuanmousaurus | Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Zigongosaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 5–6 | Analong | Abrosaurus, Daanosaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus, Qijianglong, Zigongosaurus | None |
Somphospondyli · large-parent comparison 4 · 24 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angolatitan | Itombe Formation · AO | 1 | Abdarainurus | Angolatitan | None |
| Astrophocaudia | Paluxy Formation · US | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Astrophocaudia | Alamosaurus |
| Australodocus | Tendaguru Formation · TZ | 1 | Abdarainurus | Australodocus | None |
| Austrosaurus | Allaru Mudstone Formation · AU | 1 | Abdarainurus | Austrosaurus | None |
| Brontomerus | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Brontomerus | Alamosaurus |
| Chubutisaurus | Cerro Barcino Formation · AR | 1–3 | Angolatitan | Chubutisaurus, Patagotitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Dasosaurus | Itapecuru Formation · BR | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Dasosaurus | Antarctosaurus |
| Dongbeititan | Liaoning · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Angolatitan | Borealosaurus, Dongbeititan, Euhelopus, Ruixinia | None |
| Dzharatitanis | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 1 | Abdarainurus | Dzharatitanis | None |
| Europatitan | Castrillo de la Reina Formation · ES | 1 | Abdarainurus | Europatitan | None |
| Gannansaurus | Jiangxi · CN | 2–3 | Angolatitan | Gandititan, Gannansaurus, Jiangxititan | None |
| Garumbatitan | Arcillas de Morella Formation · ES | 1 | Abdarainurus | Garumbatitan | None |
| Huanghetitan | Upper Formation · Gansu · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–3 | Abdarainurus | Huanghetitan | Daxiatitan, Yongjinglong |
| Jiangshanosaurus | Zhejiang · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Dongyangosaurus, Jiangshanosaurus | None |
| Jiangxititan | Jiangxi · CN | 2–3 | Angolatitan | Gandititan, Gannansaurus, Jiangxititan | None |
| Ligabuesaurus | Lohan Cura Formation · AR | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Ligabuesaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Liubangosaurus | Guangxi · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Liubangosaurus, Qingxiusaurus | None |
| Padillasaurus | Paja Formation · CO | 1 | Abdarainurus | Padillasaurus | None |
| Sauroposeidon | Antlers Formation · US | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Sauroposeidon | Alamosaurus |
| Sibirotitan | Ilek Formation · RU | 1 | Abdarainurus | Sibirotitan | None |
| Sonidosaurus | Nei Mongol · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Mongolosaurus, Sonidosaurus | None |
| Tastavinsaurus | Forcall Formation · ES | 1 | Abdarainurus | Tastavinsaurus | None |
| Triunfosaurus | Rio Piranhas Formation · BR | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Triunfosaurus | Antarctosaurus |
| Yunmenglong | Henan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Angolatitan | Baotianmansaurus, Ruyangosaurus, Xianshanosaurus, Yunmenglong | None |
Titanosauria · large-parent comparison 5 · 22 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdarainurus | Alagteeg Formation · MN | 1 | Abditosaurus | Abdarainurus | None |
| Aegyptosaurus | Baharîje Formation · EG | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Aegyptosaurus, Paralititan | None |
| Andesaurus | Candeleros Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Andesaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Argyrosaurus | Lago Colhué Huapi Formation · AR | 1–4 | Abdarainurus | Aeolosaurus, Argyrosaurus, Elaltitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Baalsaurus | Portezuelo Formation · AR | 3–4 | Abdarainurus | Baalsaurus, Barrosasaurus, Futalognkosaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Baotianmansaurus | Xiaguan Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Baotianmansaurus | Qingxiusaurus |
| Barrosasaurus | Portezuelo Formation · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Abdarainurus | Baalsaurus, Barrosasaurus, Futalognkosaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Borealosaurus | Sunjiawan Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Borealosaurus | Qingxiusaurus |
| Choconsaurus | Huincul Formation · Neuquén · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Abdarainurus | Argentinosaurus, Bustingorrytitan, Choconsaurus | None |
| Dongyangosaurus | Jinhua Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Dongyangosaurus | Qingxiusaurus |
| Gandititan | Zhoutian Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Gandititan | Qingxiusaurus |
| Hamititan | Shengjinkou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Hamititan | Qingxiusaurus |
| Karongasaurus | Dinosaur Beds Formation · MW | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Karongasaurus, Malawisaurus | None |
| Laplatasaurus | Anacleto Formation · General Roca · Río Negro · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–3 | Abdarainurus | Laplatasaurus, Neuquensaurus, Pellegrinisaurus | None |
| Malarguesaurus | Los Bastos Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Malarguesaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Mnyamawamtuka | Galula Formation · TZ | 2–3 | Abdarainurus | Mnyamawamtuka, Rukwatitan, Shingopana | None |
| Mongolosaurus | On Gong Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Mongolosaurus | Qingxiusaurus |
| Narambuenatitan | Anacleto Formation · Neuquén · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Abdarainurus | Barrosasaurus, Narambuenatitan, Pitekunsaurus | None |
| Ninjatitan | Bajada Colorada Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Ninjatitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Petrobrasaurus | Plottier Formation · Neuquén · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Abdarainurus | Antarctosaurus, Muyelensaurus, Petrobrasaurus | None |
| Tiamat | Açu Formation · BR | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Tiamat | Antarctosaurus |
| Yeneen | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 4–7 | Abdarainurus | Bonitasaura, Inawentu, Neuquensaurus, Overosaurus, Rinconsaurus, Traukutitan, Yeneen | None |
Elasmaria · large-parent comparison 6 · 21 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anabisetia | Cerro Lisandro Formation · AR | 1 | Atlascopcosaurus | Anabisetia | None |
| Atlascopcosaurus | Eumeralla Formation · AU | 3–4 | Anabisetia | Atlascopcosaurus, Diluvicursor, Galleonosaurus, Leaellynasaura | None |
| Chakisaurus | Huincul Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Chakisaurus | None |
| Diluvicursor | Eumeralla Formation · AU | 3–4 | Anabisetia | Atlascopcosaurus, Diluvicursor, Galleonosaurus, Leaellynasaura | None |
| Fostoria | Griman Creek Formation · AU | 1–2 | Anabisetia | Fostoria, Weewarrasaurus | None |
| Galleonosaurus | Eumeralla Formation · AU | 3–4 | Anabisetia | Atlascopcosaurus, Diluvicursor, Galleonosaurus, Leaellynasaura | None |
| Gasparinisaura | Anacleto Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Gasparinisaura | None |
| Isasicursor | Chorrillo Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Isasicursor | None |
| Kangnasaurus | Western Cape · ZA | 1 | Anabisetia | Kangnasaurus | None |
| Leaellynasaura | Eumeralla Formation · AU | 3–4 | Anabisetia | Atlascopcosaurus, Diluvicursor, Galleonosaurus, Leaellynasaura | None |
| Macrogryphosaurus | Sierra Barrosa Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Macrogryphosaurus | None |
| Mahuidacursor | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Mahuidacursor | None |
| Morrosaurus | Snow Hill Island Formation · AQ | 1–2 | Anabisetia | Morrosaurus, Trinisaura | None |
| Muttaburrasaurus | Allaru Mudstone Formation · AU | 1 | Anabisetia | Muttaburrasaurus | None |
| Notohypsilophodon | Bajo Barreal Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Notohypsilophodon | None |
| Qantassaurus | "Wonthaggi" Formation · AU | 2–3 | Anabisetia | Atlascopcosaurus, Galleonosaurus, Qantassaurus | None |
| Sektensaurus | Lago Colhué Huapi Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Sektensaurus | None |
| Talenkauen | Cerro Fortaleza Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Talenkauen | None |
| Tietasaura | Marfim Formation · BR | 1 | Anabisetia | Tietasaura | None |
| Trinisaura | Snow Hill Island Formation · AQ | 1–2 | Anabisetia | Morrosaurus, Trinisaura | None |
| Weewarrasaurus | Griman Creek Formation · AU | 1–2 | Anabisetia | Fostoria, Weewarrasaurus | None |
Sauropodiformes · large-parent comparison 7 · 18 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aardonyx | Upper Member · Elliot Formation · ZA | 4–6 | Blikanasaurus | Aardonyx, Antetonitrus, Ledumahadi, Melanorosaurus, Pulanesaura | Sefapanosaurus |
| Blikanasaurus | Lower Member · Elliot Formation · ZA | 3–4 | Aardonyx | Antetonitrus, Blikanasaurus, Melanorosaurus | Sefapanosaurus |
| Camelotia | Penarth Group · UK Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–3 | Aardonyx | Camelotia | Cetiosaurus, Duriatitan |
| Gongxianosaurus | Ziliujing Formation · Sichuan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Aardonyx | Gongxianosaurus, Sanpasaurus | Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Irisosaurus | Fengjiahe Formation · Yunnan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Aardonyx | Chinshakiangosaurus, Irisosaurus, Yunnanosaurus | None |
| Jingshanosaurus | Shawan Member · Lufeng Formation · CN | 4–14 | Aardonyx | Jingshanosaurus, Lishulong, Xingxiulong, Yunnanosaurus | Daxiatitan, Erketu, Euhelopus, Gannansaurus, Jiangxititan, Mamenchisaurus, Microdontosaurus, Omeisaurus, Qingxiusaurus, Yongjinglong |
| Ledumahadi | Upper Member · Elliot Formation · ZA | 4–6 | Blikanasaurus | Aardonyx, Antetonitrus, Ledumahadi, Melanorosaurus, Pulanesaura | Sefapanosaurus |
| Leonerasaurus | Las Leoneras Formation · AR | 1–2 | Aardonyx | Leonerasaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Lishulong | Shawan Member · Lufeng Formation · CN | 4–14 | Aardonyx | Jingshanosaurus, Lishulong, Xingxiulong, Yunnanosaurus | Daxiatitan, Erketu, Euhelopus, Gannansaurus, Jiangxititan, Mamenchisaurus, Microdontosaurus, Omeisaurus, Qingxiusaurus, Yongjinglong |
| Melanorosaurus | Elliot Formation · LS | 1–2 | Aardonyx | Melanorosaurus, Meroktenos | None |
| Meroktenos | Elliot Formation · LS | 1–2 | Aardonyx | Melanorosaurus, Meroktenos | None |
| Mussaurus | Laguna Colorada Formation · AR | 1–2 | Aardonyx | Mussaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Schleitheimia | Klettgau Formation · CH | 1 | Aardonyx | Schleitheimia | None |
| Sefapanosaurus | Elliot Formation · ZA | 5–7 | Camelotia | Aardonyx, Antetonitrus, Blikanasaurus, Ledumahadi, Melanorosaurus, Pulanesaura, Sefapanosaurus | None |
| Seitaad | Navajo Sandstone Formation · US | 1–2 | Aardonyx | Seitaad | Alamosaurus |
| Xingxiulong | Lufeng Formation · Chuxiong Yi · Yunnan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Aardonyx | Xingxiulong | Yunnanosaurus |
| Yizhousaurus | Zhangjia'ao Member · Lufeng Formation · CN | 2–12 | Aardonyx | Yizhousaurus, Yunnanosaurus | Daxiatitan, Erketu, Euhelopus, Gannansaurus, Jiangxititan, Mamenchisaurus, Microdontosaurus, Omeisaurus, Qingxiusaurus, Yongjinglong |
| Yunnanosaurus | Fengjiahe Formation · Yunnan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Aardonyx | Chinshakiangosaurus, Irisosaurus, Yunnanosaurus | None |
Tyrannosauroidea · large-parent comparison 8 · 18 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alectrosaurus | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 2–3 | Appalachiosaurus | Alectrosaurus, Timurlengia | Qianzhousaurus |
| Appalachiosaurus | Blufftown Formation · US | 1–4 | Alectrosaurus | Appalachiosaurus | Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Qianzhousaurus |
| Calamosaurus | Wealden Group · UK | 3–4 | Alectrosaurus | Calamosaurus, Eotyrannus | Juratyrant, Qianzhousaurus |
| Dilong | Liaoning · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Alectrosaurus | Dilong, Sinotyrannus, Yutyrannus | Qianzhousaurus |
| Dryptosaurus | Marshalltown Formation · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Alectrosaurus | Dryptosaurus | Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Qianzhousaurus |
| Eotyrannus | Wessex Formation · UK | 2–3 | Alectrosaurus | Eotyrannus | Calamosaurus, Qianzhousaurus |
| Gualicho | Huincul Formation · AR | 1–2 | Alectrosaurus | Gualicho | Qianzhousaurus |
| Jinbeisaurus | Huiquanpu Formation · CN | 2–4 | Alectrosaurus | Jinbeisaurus | Alioramus, Qianzhousaurus, Raptorex |
| Juratyrant | Kimmeridge Clay Formation · UK | 2–3 | Alectrosaurus | Juratyrant | Calamosaurus, Qianzhousaurus |
| Khankhuuluu | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1–2 | Alectrosaurus | Khankhuuluu | Qianzhousaurus |
| Moros | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 1–4 | Alectrosaurus | Moros | Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Qianzhousaurus |
| Raptorex | Nei Mongol · CN | 2–3 | Appalachiosaurus | Alectrosaurus, Raptorex | Qianzhousaurus |
| Stokesosaurus | Morrison Formation · US | 1–4 | Alectrosaurus | Stokesosaurus | Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Qianzhousaurus |
| Suskityrannus | Moreno Hill Formation · US | 1–4 | Alectrosaurus | Suskityrannus | Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Qianzhousaurus |
| Teihivenator | Navesink Formation · New Jersey · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Alectrosaurus | Dryptosaurus, Teihivenator | Qianzhousaurus |
| Timimus | Eumeralla Formation · AU | 1–2 | Alectrosaurus | Timimus | Qianzhousaurus |
| Timurlengia | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 2–3 | Appalachiosaurus | Alectrosaurus, Timurlengia | Qianzhousaurus |
| Xiongguanlong | Xiagou Formation · CN | 2–4 | Alectrosaurus | Xiongguanlong | Alioramus, Qianzhousaurus, Raptorex |
Chasmosaurinae · large-parent comparison 9 · 16 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agujaceratops | Aguja Formation · MX | 1–2 | Anchiceratops | Agujaceratops | Coahuilaceratops |
| Anchiceratops | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 3–4 | Agujaceratops | Anchiceratops, Arrhinoceratops, Eotriceratops | Chasmosaurus |
| Arrhinoceratops | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 3–4 | Agujaceratops | Anchiceratops, Arrhinoceratops, Eotriceratops | Chasmosaurus |
| Bisticeratops | Kirtland Formation · US | 4–6 | Agujaceratops | Bisticeratops, Navajoceratops, Pentaceratops, Terminocavus, Titanoceratops, Torosaurus | None |
| Bravoceratops | Javelina Formation · US | 1–2 | Agujaceratops | Bravoceratops, Torosaurus | None |
| Chasmosaurus | Judith River Formation · US | 3–4 | Agujaceratops | Chasmosaurus, Judiceratops, Spiclypeus, Vagaceratops | None |
| Coahuilaceratops | Cerro Huerta Formation · MX | 1 | Agujaceratops | Coahuilaceratops | None |
| Judiceratops | Judith River Formation · US | 3–4 | Agujaceratops | Chasmosaurus, Judiceratops, Spiclypeus, Vagaceratops | None |
| Kosmoceratops | Kaiparowits Formation · US | 1–2 | Agujaceratops | Kosmoceratops, Utahceratops | None |
| Navajoceratops | Kirtland Formation · US | 4–6 | Agujaceratops | Bisticeratops, Navajoceratops, Pentaceratops, Terminocavus, Titanoceratops, Torosaurus | None |
| Pentaceratops | Aguja Formation · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Anchiceratops | Agujaceratops, Pentaceratops | None |
| Sierraceratops | Hall Lake Formation · US | 1–2 | Agujaceratops | Sierraceratops, Triceratops | None |
| Spiclypeus | Judith River Formation · US | 3–4 | Agujaceratops | Chasmosaurus, Judiceratops, Spiclypeus, Vagaceratops | None |
| Terminocavus | Kirtland Formation · US | 4–6 | Agujaceratops | Bisticeratops, Navajoceratops, Pentaceratops, Terminocavus, Titanoceratops, Torosaurus | None |
| Utahceratops | Kaiparowits Formation · US | 1–2 | Agujaceratops | Kosmoceratops, Utahceratops | None |
| Vagaceratops | Judith River Formation · US | 3–4 | Agujaceratops | Chasmosaurus, Judiceratops, Spiclypeus, Vagaceratops | None |
Euhelopodidae · large-parent comparison 10 · 15 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daxiatitan | Gansu · CN | 3–4 | Erketu | Daxiatitan, Gobititan, Qiaowanlong, Yongjinglong | None |
| Erketu | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1 | Daxiatitan | Erketu | None |
| Euhelopus | Mengyin Formation · CN | 3–4 | Gobititan | Euhelopus | Daxiatitan, Erketu, Yongjinglong |
| Gobititan | Gansu · CN | 3–4 | Erketu | Daxiatitan, Gobititan, Qiaowanlong, Yongjinglong | None |
| Huabeisaurus | Shanxi · CN | 1 | Daxiatitan | Huabeisaurus | None |
| Nagatitan | Khok Kruat Formation · TH | 1–2 | Daxiatitan | Nagatitan, Phuwiangosaurus | None |
| Phuwiangosaurus | Khok Kruat Formation · TH | 1–2 | Daxiatitan | Nagatitan, Phuwiangosaurus | None |
| Qiaowanlong | Gansu · CN | 3–4 | Erketu | Daxiatitan, Gobititan, Qiaowanlong, Yongjinglong | None |
| Ruixinia | Liaoning · CN | 1–2 | Daxiatitan | Euhelopus, Ruixinia | None |
| Ruyangosaurus | Henan · CN | 1–2 | Daxiatitan | Ruyangosaurus, Xianshanosaurus | None |
| Silutitan | Xinjiang · CN | 1–2 | Daxiatitan | Euhelopus, Silutitan | None |
| Tambatitanis | Ohyamashimo Formation · JP | 1 | Daxiatitan | Tambatitanis | None |
| Tangvayosaurus | Grès supérieurs Formation · LA | 1 | Daxiatitan | Tangvayosaurus | None |
| Xianshanosaurus | Henan · CN | 1–2 | Daxiatitan | Ruyangosaurus, Xianshanosaurus | None |
| Yongjinglong | Gansu · CN | 3–4 | Erketu | Daxiatitan, Gobititan, Qiaowanlong, Yongjinglong | None |
Eusauropoda · large-parent comparison 11 · 15 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagualia | Cañadón Asfalto Formation · AR | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Bagualia, Patagosaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Cardiodon | Forest Marble Formation · UK | 1–4 | Abrosaurus | Cardiodon | Duriatitan, Ornithopsis, Pelorosaurus |
| Datousaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 9–18 | Amanzia | Abrosaurus, Daanosaurus, Dashanpusaurus, Datousaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus, Protognathosaurus, Qijianglong, Shunosaurus, Yuzhoulong, Zigongosaurus | Daxiatitan, Erketu, Euhelopus, Gannansaurus, Jiangxititan, Qingxiusaurus, Yongjinglong |
| Dystrophaeus | Morrison Formation · San Juan · Utah · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Abrosaurus | Camarasaurus, Dystrophaeus | Apatosaurus, Brachiosaurus |
| Ferganasaurus | Balabansai Formation · KG | 1 | Abdarainurus | Ferganasaurus | None |
| Haestasaurus | Hastings Beds Formation · UK | 1–4 | Abrosaurus | Haestasaurus | Duriatitan, Ornithopsis, Pelorosaurus |
| Huashanosaurus | Wangmen Formation · Guangxi · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Abrosaurus | Huashanosaurus | Qingxiusaurus |
| Janenschia | Tendaguru Formation · TZ | 3–8 | Bagualia | Australodocus, Brachiosaurus, Dicraeosaurus, Giraffatitan, Janenschia, Tendaguria, Tornieria, Wamweracaudia | None |
| Jinchuanloong | Xinhe Formation · Gansu · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Amanzia | Jinchuanloong | Daxiatitan, Omeisaurus, Yongjinglong |
| Jobaria | Tiourarén Formation · NE | 1–2 | Abrosaurus | Jobaria | Aegyptosaurus |
| Lapparentosaurus | Isalo III Formation · MG | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Lapparentosaurus, Narindasaurus | None |
| Nebulasaurus | Zhanghe Formation · Yunnan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–3 | Abdarainurus | Eomamenchisaurus, Nebulasaurus, Yuanmousaurus | None |
| Perijasaurus | La Quinta Formation · CO | 1 | Abdarainurus | Perijasaurus | None |
| Rhoetosaurus | Walloon Coal Measures Formation · AU | 1 | Abdarainurus | Rhoetosaurus | None |
| Shunosaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 9–18 | Amanzia | Abrosaurus, Daanosaurus, Dashanpusaurus, Datousaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus, Protognathosaurus, Qijianglong, Shunosaurus, Yuzhoulong, Zigongosaurus | Daxiatitan, Erketu, Euhelopus, Gannansaurus, Jiangxititan, Qingxiusaurus, Yongjinglong |
Lithostrotia · large-parent comparison 12 · 15 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctosaurus | Anacleto Formation · AR | 2–3 | Aeolosaurus | Antarctosaurus, Neuquensaurus, Pellegrinisaurus | None |
| Arackar | Hornitos Formation · CL | 1 | Abditosaurus | Arackar | None |
| Atacamatitan | Tolar Formation · CL | 1 | Abditosaurus | Atacamatitan | None |
| Bustingorrytitan | Huincul Formation · AR | 1–2 | Aeolosaurus | Bustingorrytitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Elaltitan | Lago Colhué Huapi Formation · AR | 2–3 | Antarctosaurus | Aeolosaurus, Elaltitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Epachthosaurus | Bajo Barreal Formation · AR | 1–2 | Aeolosaurus | Epachthosaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Jainosaurus | Lameta Formation · IN | 2–3 | Aeolosaurus | Antarctosaurus, Isisaurus, Jainosaurus | None |
| Kaijutitan | Sierra Barrosa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Aeolosaurus | Kaijutitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Malawisaurus | Dinosaur Beds Formation · MW | 1 | Abditosaurus | Malawisaurus | None |
| Nullotitan | Chorrillo Formation · AR | 1–2 | Aeolosaurus | Nullotitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Paralititan | Baharîje Formation · EG | 1 | Abditosaurus | Paralititan | None |
| Pellegrinisaurus | Anacleto Formation · AR | 2–3 | Aeolosaurus | Antarctosaurus, Neuquensaurus, Pellegrinisaurus | None |
| Shingopana | Galula Formation · TZ | 1 | Abditosaurus | Shingopana | None |
| Uriash | Densuș-Ciula Formation · RO | 1 | Abditosaurus | Uriash | None |
| Vahiny | Maevarano Formation · MG | 1–2 | Aeolosaurus | Rapetosaurus, Vahiny | None |
Sauropoda · large-parent comparison 13 · 15 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeodontosaurus | Isalo IIIb Formation · MG | 1 | Abdarainurus | Archaeodontosaurus | None |
| Chinshakiangosaurus | Fengjiahe Formation · Yunnan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1 | Abdarainurus | Chinshakiangosaurus | None |
| Dachongosaurus | Lower Lufeng Formation · Yunnan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Dachongosaurus, Oshanosaurus | None |
| Damalasaurus | Xizang · CN | 2–15 | Antetonitrus | Damalasaurus, Microdontosaurus | Anhuilong, Bellusaurus, Daanosaurus, Eomamenchisaurus, Huangshanlong, Hudiesaurus, Klamelisaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus, Qijianglong, Rhomaleopakhus, Yuanmousaurus, Zigongosaurus |
| Isanosaurus | Nam Phong Formation · TH | 1 | Abdarainurus | Isanosaurus | None |
| Kotasaurus | Kota Formation · IN | 1–3 | Antetonitrus | Barapasaurus, Kotasaurus | Isisaurus |
| Lamplughsaura | Dharmaram Formation · IN | 1–2 | Antetonitrus | Lamplughsaura | Isisaurus |
| Microdontosaurus | Xizang · CN | 2–15 | Antetonitrus | Damalasaurus, Microdontosaurus | Anhuilong, Bellusaurus, Daanosaurus, Eomamenchisaurus, Huangshanlong, Hudiesaurus, Klamelisaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus, Qijianglong, Rhomaleopakhus, Yuanmousaurus, Zigongosaurus |
| Ohmdenosaurus | Posidonia Shale Formation · DE | 1–2 | Antetonitrus | Ohmdenosaurus | Ornithopsis |
| Oplosaurus | Isle of Wight · England · UK Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–3 | Antetonitrus | Cetiosaurus, Oplosaurus, Ornithopsis | None |
| Oshanosaurus | Lower Lufeng Formation · Yunnan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Dachongosaurus, Oshanosaurus | None |
| Pulanesaura | Elliot Formation · ZA | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Antetonitrus, Pulanesaura | None |
| Sanpasaurus | Ziliujing Formation · Sichuan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–3 | Antetonitrus | Sanpasaurus | Mamenchisaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Tapinosaurus | Haute-Normandie · FR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1 | Abdarainurus | Tapinosaurus | None |
| Vulcanodon | Forest Sandstone Formation · ZW | 1 | Abdarainurus | Vulcanodon | None |
Ankylosaurinae · large-parent comparison 14 · 14 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankylosaurus | Kirtland Formation · US | 3–4 | Anodontosaurus | Ankylosaurus, Nodocephalosaurus, Ziapelta | Minotaurasaurus |
| Crichtonpelta | Sunjiawan Formation · CN | 2–3 | Akainacephalus | Crichtonpelta | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Eopinacosaurus | Bayan Mandahu Formation · CN | 2–3 | Akainacephalus | Eopinacosaurus, Pinacosaurus | Minotaurasaurus |
| Jinyunpelta | Liangtoutang Formation · CN | 2–3 | Akainacephalus | Jinyunpelta | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Minotaurasaurus | No proposed anchor | No anchor | — | — | None |
| Nodocephalosaurus | Kirtland Formation · US | 3–4 | Anodontosaurus | Ankylosaurus, Nodocephalosaurus, Ziapelta | Minotaurasaurus |
| Oohkotokia | Two Medicine Formation · US | 2–3 | Akainacephalus | Euoplocephalus, Oohkotokia | Minotaurasaurus |
| Pinacosaurus | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 3–4 | Akainacephalus | Pinacosaurus, Saichania, Tarchia | Minotaurasaurus |
| Saichania | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 3–4 | Akainacephalus | Pinacosaurus, Saichania, Tarchia | Minotaurasaurus |
| Talarurus | Baynshire Formation · MN | 3–4 | Akainacephalus | Talarurus, Tsagantegia, Zaraapelta | Minotaurasaurus |
| Tarchia | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 3–4 | Akainacephalus | Pinacosaurus, Saichania, Tarchia | Minotaurasaurus |
| Tsagantegia | Baynshire Formation · MN | 3–4 | Akainacephalus | Talarurus, Tsagantegia, Zaraapelta | Minotaurasaurus |
| Zaraapelta | Baynshire Formation · MN | 3–4 | Akainacephalus | Talarurus, Tsagantegia, Zaraapelta | Minotaurasaurus |
| Zuul | Judith River Formation · US | 2–3 | Akainacephalus | Euoplocephalus, Zuul | Minotaurasaurus |
Dromaeosauridae · large-parent comparison 15 · 14 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaur | Densuș-Ciula Formation · RO | 1–2 | Acheroraptor | Balaur, Richardoestesia | None |
| Bambiraptor | Two Medicine Formation · US | 2–4 | Austroraptor | Bambiraptor, Richardoestesia, Saurornitholestes | Dromaeosaurus |
| Daurlong | Longjiang Formation · CN | 1 | Acheroraptor | Daurlong | None |
| Dromaeosauroides | Jydegaard Formation · DK | 1 | Acheroraptor | Dromaeosauroides | None |
| Imperobator | Snow Hill Island Formation · AQ | 1 | Acheroraptor | Imperobator | None |
| Kuru | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 3–5 | Austroraptor | Hulsanpes, Kuru, Natovenator, Shri, Velociraptor | None |
| Luanchuanraptor | Qiupa Formation · CN | 1 | Acheroraptor | Luanchuanraptor | None |
| Nuthetes | Lulworth Formation · UK | 1 | Acheroraptor | Nuthetes | None |
| Pyroraptor | La Posa Formation · ES | 1–2 | Acheroraptor | Pyroraptor, Richardoestesia | None |
| Richardoestesia | Densuș-Ciula Formation · RO | 1–2 | Acheroraptor | Balaur, Richardoestesia | None |
| Tianyuraptor | Dawangzhangzi Member · Yixian Formation · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Acheroraptor | Tianyuraptor | Changyuraptor, Zhenyuanlong |
| Variraptor | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · FR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Austroraptor | Pyroraptor, Richardoestesia, Saurornitholestes, Variraptor | None |
| Wulong | Jiufotang Formation · CN | 1–3 | Acheroraptor | Microraptor, Wulong, Zhongjianosaurus | None |
| Zhenyuanlong | Jianchang · Liaoning · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Acheroraptor | Changyuraptor, Microraptor, Zhenyuanlong | Zhongjianosaurus |
Ornithomimidae · large-parent comparison 16 · 14 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aepyornithomimus | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1–2 | Anserimimus | Aepyornithomimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Anserimimus | Nemegt Formation · MN | 2–3 | Aepyornithomimus | Anserimimus, Gallimimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Archaeornithomimus | Dabrazhin Formation · KZ | 1–2 | Aepyornithomimus | Archaeornithomimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Dromiceiomimus | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 3–4 | Aepyornithomimus | Dromiceiomimus, Ornithomimus, Struthiomimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Dzharacursor | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 2–3 | Aepyornithomimus | Dzharacursor, Gallimimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Gallimimus | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 2–3 | Aepyornithomimus | Dzharacursor, Gallimimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Mexidracon | Cerro del Pueblo Formation · MX | 1–2 | Aepyornithomimus | Mexidracon | Ornithomimidorum |
| Ornithomimidorum | No proposed anchor | No anchor | — | — | None |
| Ornithomimus | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 3–4 | Aepyornithomimus | Dromiceiomimus, Ornithomimus, Struthiomimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Qiupalong | Qiupa Formation · CN | 1–2 | Aepyornithomimus | Qiupalong | Ornithomimidorum |
| Rativates | Oldman Formation · CA | 3–4 | Aepyornithomimus | Rativates, Struthiomimus | Ornithomimidorum, Ornithomimus |
| Sinornithomimus | Ulansuhai Formation · CN | 1–2 | Aepyornithomimus | Sinornithomimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Struthiomimus | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 3–4 | Aepyornithomimus | Dromiceiomimus, Ornithomimus, Struthiomimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Tototlmimus | Packard Shale Formation · MX | 1–2 | Aepyornithomimus | Tototlmimus | Ornithomimidorum |
Rebbachisauridae · large-parent comparison 17 · 14 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustinia | Lohan Cura Formation · AR | 1–2 | Amazonsaurus | Agustinia, Comahuesaurus | None |
| Amazonsaurus | Itapecuru Formation · BR | 1 | Agustinia | Amazonsaurus | None |
| Astigmasaura | Huincul Formation · Neuquén · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Agustinia | Astigmasaura, Cienciargentina, Limaysaurus, Sidersaura | None |
| Campananeyen | Candeleros Formation · AR | 2–4 | Agustinia | Campananeyen, Limaysaurus, Nopcsaspondylus, Rayososaurus | None |
| Cienciargentina | Huincul Formation · Neuquén · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Agustinia | Astigmasaura, Cienciargentina, Limaysaurus, Sidersaura | None |
| Comahuesaurus | Lohan Cura Formation · AR | 1–2 | Amazonsaurus | Agustinia, Comahuesaurus | None |
| Histriasaurus | Istarska · HR | 1 | Agustinia | Histriasaurus | None |
| Katepensaurus | Bajo Barreal Formation · AR | 1 | Agustinia | Katepensaurus | None |
| Lavocatisaurus | Rayoso Formation · AR | 1 | Agustinia | Lavocatisaurus | None |
| Maraapunisaurus | Morrison Formation · US | 1 | Agustinia | Maraapunisaurus | None |
| Rayososaurus | Candeleros Formation · AR | 2–4 | Agustinia | Campananeyen, Limaysaurus, Nopcsaspondylus, Rayososaurus | None |
| Sidersaura | Huincul Formation · Neuquén · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Agustinia | Astigmasaura, Cienciargentina, Limaysaurus, Sidersaura | None |
| Xenoposeidon | Ashdown Formation · UK | 1 | Agustinia | Xenoposeidon | None |
| Zapalasaurus | La Amarga Formation · AR | 1 | Agustinia | Zapalasaurus | None |
Carcharodontosauridae · large-parent comparison 18 · 13 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrocanthosaurus | Antlers Formation · US | 1 | Carcharodontosaurus | Acrocanthosaurus | None |
| Carcharodontosaurus | Elrhaz Formation · NE | 1–2 | Acrocanthosaurus | Carcharodontosaurus, Eocarcharia | None |
| Concavenator | La Huérguina Formation · ES | 1 | Acrocanthosaurus | Concavenator | None |
| Eocarcharia | Elrhaz Formation · NE | 1–2 | Acrocanthosaurus | Carcharodontosaurus, Eocarcharia | None |
| Giganotosaurus | Huincul Formation · AR | 3–4 | Acrocanthosaurus | Giganotosaurus, Mapusaurus, Meraxes, Taurovenator | None |
| Kelmayisaurus | Lianmuqin Formation · CN | 1 | Acrocanthosaurus | Kelmayisaurus | None |
| Lajasvenator | Mulichinco Formation · AR | 1 | Acrocanthosaurus | Lajasvenator | None |
| Mapusaurus | Huincul Formation · AR | 3–4 | Acrocanthosaurus | Giganotosaurus, Mapusaurus, Meraxes, Taurovenator | None |
| Shaochilong | Miaogou Formation · CN | 1 | Acrocanthosaurus | Shaochilong | None |
| Tameryraptor | Bahariya Formation · EG | 1 | Acrocanthosaurus | Tameryraptor | None |
| Taurovenator | Huincul Formation · AR | 3–4 | Acrocanthosaurus | Giganotosaurus, Mapusaurus, Meraxes, Taurovenator | None |
| Unquillosaurus | Los Blanquitos Formation · AR | 1 | Acrocanthosaurus | Unquillosaurus | None |
| Veterupristisaurus | Tendaguru Formation · TZ | 1 | Acrocanthosaurus | Veterupristisaurus | None |
Leptoceratopsidae · large-parent comparison 19 · 13 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerasinops | Two Medicine Formation · US | 2–3 | Ferrisaurus | Cerasinops, Gremlin, Prenoceratops | None |
| Ferrisaurus | Tango Creek Formation · CA | 1 | Cerasinops | Ferrisaurus | None |
| Gremlin | Two Medicine Formation · US | 2–3 | Ferrisaurus | Cerasinops, Gremlin, Prenoceratops | None |
| Gryphoceratops | Milk River Formation · CA | 1 | Cerasinops | Gryphoceratops | None |
| Helioceratops | Quantou Formation · CN | 1 | Cerasinops | Helioceratops | None |
| Ischioceratops | Hongtuya Formation · CN | 1–2 | Cerasinops | Ischioceratops, Zhuchengceratops | None |
| Koreaceratops | Tando beds Formation · KR | 1 | Cerasinops | Koreaceratops | None |
| Leptoceratops | "Lance" Formation · US | 1 | Cerasinops | Leptoceratops | None |
| Montanoceratops | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 1 | Cerasinops | Montanoceratops | None |
| Prenoceratops | Two Medicine Formation · US | 2–3 | Ferrisaurus | Cerasinops, Gremlin, Prenoceratops | None |
| Udanoceratops | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1 | Cerasinops | Udanoceratops | None |
| Unescoceratops | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 1 | Cerasinops | Unescoceratops | None |
| Zhuchengceratops | Hongtuya Formation · CN | 1–2 | Cerasinops | Ischioceratops, Zhuchengceratops | None |
Rinconsauria · large-parent comparison 20 · 13 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamantisaurus | Adamantina Formation · BR | 3–4 | Bravasaurus | Adamantisaurus, Arrudatitan, Brasilotitan, Maxakalisaurus | None |
| Arrudatitan | Adamantina Formation · BR | 3–4 | Bravasaurus | Adamantisaurus, Arrudatitan, Brasilotitan, Maxakalisaurus | None |
| Brasilotitan | Adamantina Formation · BR | 3–4 | Bravasaurus | Adamantisaurus, Arrudatitan, Brasilotitan, Maxakalisaurus | None |
| Bravasaurus | Ciénaga del Río Huaco Formation · AR | 1–2 | Adamantisaurus | Bravasaurus, Punatitan | None |
| Chadititan | Anacleto Formation · AR | 1–2 | Adamantisaurus | Chadititan, Pitekunsaurus | None |
| Maxakalisaurus | Adamantina Formation · BR | 3–4 | Bravasaurus | Adamantisaurus, Arrudatitan, Brasilotitan, Maxakalisaurus | None |
| Muyelensaurus | Plottier Formation · AR | 1 | Adamantisaurus | Muyelensaurus | None |
| Overosaurus | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Adamantisaurus | Overosaurus, Rinconsaurus | None |
| Pitekunsaurus | Anacleto Formation · AR | 1–2 | Adamantisaurus | Chadititan, Pitekunsaurus | None |
| Punatitan | Ciénaga del Río Huaco Formation · AR | 1–2 | Adamantisaurus | Bravasaurus, Punatitan | None |
| Rinconsaurus | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Adamantisaurus | Overosaurus, Rinconsaurus | None |
| Rukwatitan | Galula Formation · TZ | 1 | Adamantisaurus | Rukwatitan | None |
| Uberabatitan | Serra da Galga Formation · BR | 1 | Adamantisaurus | Uberabatitan | None |
Sauropodomorpha · large-parent comparison 21 · 13 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahvaytum | Popo Agie Formation · US | 2–3 | Actiosaurus | Ahvaytum | Alamosaurus, Coloradia |
| Arcusaurus | Elliot Formation · ZA | 4–14 | Actiosaurus | Aardonyx, Antetonitrus, Arcusaurus, Blikanasaurus, Eucnemesaurus, Ledumahadi, Massospondylus, Melanorosaurus, Ngwevu, Plateosauravus, Plateosaurus, Pulanesaura, Sefapanosaurus | Coloradia |
| Asylosaurus | Magnesian Conglomerate Formation · UK | 5–10 | Actiosaurus | Asylosaurus, Thecodontosaurus | Agnosphitys, Cetiosaurus, Coloradia, Duriatitan, Oplosaurus, Ornithopsis, Pantydraco, Pelorosaurus |
| Buriolestes | Santa Maria Formation · São João do Polêsine · Rio Grande do Sul · BR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Aardonyx | Buriolestes | Coloradia, Saturnalia |
| Efraasia | Löwenstein Formation · Stuttgart · Baden-Württemberg · DE Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Aardonyx | Efraasia | Coloradia, Plateosaurus, Thecodontosaurus |
| Eoraptor | Ischigualasto Formation · AR | 4–6 | Actiosaurus | Chromogisaurus, Eoraptor, Panphagia | Coloradia, Leyesaurus, Neuquensaurus |
| Huayracursor | Santo Domingo Formation · AR | 2–4 | Actiosaurus | Huayracursor | Coloradia, Leyesaurus, Neuquensaurus |
| Kholumolumo | Lower Member · Elliot Formation · LS Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Actiosaurus | Kholumolumo, Melanorosaurus, Meroktenos | Coloradia |
| Mbiresaurus | Mashonaland Central · ZW Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Aardonyx | Mbiresaurus, Saturnalia | Coloradia |
| Nambalia | Maleri Formation · IN | 3–4 | Actiosaurus | Jaklapallisaurus, Nambalia | Coloradia, Isisaurus |
| Pantydraco | Wales · UK | 2–3 | Aardonyx | Pantydraco, Thecodontosaurus | Coloradia |
| Qianlong | Ziliujing Formation · Guizhou · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Aardonyx | Qianlong | Coloradia |
| Thecodontosaurus | Forest Sandstone Formation · ZW Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Actiosaurus | Massospondylus, Thecodontosaurus, Vulcanodon | Coloradia |
Styracosterna · large-parent comparison 22 · 13 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvarius | Talarn Formation · ES | 1–2 | Cumnoria | Calvarius, Pararhabdodon | None |
| Cumnoria | Kimmeridge Clay Formation · UK | 1 | Acristavus | Cumnoria | None |
| Dakotadon | Lakota Formation · US | 1–2 | Calvarius | Dakotadon | Hadrosaurus |
| Delapparentia | Camarillas Formation · ES | 1–2 | Acristavus | Delapparentia, Paulodon | None |
| Hippodraco | Yellow Cat Member · Cedar Mountain Formation · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Calvarius | Cedrorestes, Hippodraco, Iguanacolossus | Hadrosaurus |
| Iguanacolossus | Yellow Cat Member · Cedar Mountain Formation · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Calvarius | Cedrorestes, Hippodraco, Iguanacolossus | Hadrosaurus |
| Istiorachis | Wessex Formation · UK | 1–3 | Calvarius | Brighstoneus, Comptonatus, Istiorachis | None |
| Lanzhousaurus | Hekou Group · CN | 2–19 | Calvarius | Lanzhousaurus | Amurosaurus, Bactrosaurus, Datonglong, Gilmoreosaurus, Gongshuilong, Jaxartosaurus, Nanningosaurus, Nanyangosaurus, Napaisaurus, Penelopognathus, Probactrosaurus, Qianjiangsaurus, Shantungosaurus, Shuangmiaosaurus, Wulagasaurus, Yunganglong, Zhanghenglong, Zuoyunlong |
| Magnamanus | Golmayo Formation · ES | 1 | Acristavus | Magnamanus | None |
| Napaisaurus | Xinlong Formation · CN | 2–3 | Calvarius | Napaisaurus | Lanzhousaurus, Nanningosaurus |
| Paulodon | Camarillas Formation · ES | 1–2 | Acristavus | Delapparentia, Paulodon | None |
| Riabininohadros | Crimea · UA | 1 | Acristavus | Riabininohadros | None |
| Theiophytalia | Purgatoire Formation · US | 1–2 | Calvarius | Theiophytalia | Hadrosaurus |
Troodontidae · large-parent comparison 23 · 13 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almas | Djadokhta Formation · Omnogov · MN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Anchiornis | Almas, Archaeornithoides, Byronosaurus, Saurornithoides | None |
| Anchiornis | Tiaojishan Formation · CN | 1–2 | Albertavenator | Anchiornis, Xiaotingia | None |
| Archaeornithoides | Djadokhta Formation · Omnogov · MN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Anchiornis | Almas, Archaeornithoides, Byronosaurus, Saurornithoides | None |
| Daliansaurus | Yixian Formation · CN | 3–6 | Albertavenator | Daliansaurus, Jianianhualong, Liaoningvenator, Mei, Sinovenator, Sinusonasus | None |
| Geminiraptor | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 1 | Albertavenator | Geminiraptor | None |
| Gobivenator | Ömnögovi Aimag · MN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1 | Albertavenator | Gobivenator | None |
| Harenadraco | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 1 | Albertavenator | Harenadraco | None |
| Hesperornithoides | Morrison Formation · US | 1 | Albertavenator | Hesperornithoides | None |
| Papiliovenator | Wulansuhai Formation · CN | 2–3 | Almas | Linhevenator, Papiliovenator, Philovenator | None |
| Pectinodon | Hell Creek Formation · US | 1–3 | Almas | Pectinodon, Saurornithoides, Troodon | None |
| Sinusonasus | Yixian Formation · CN | 3–6 | Albertavenator | Daliansaurus, Jianianhualong, Liaoningvenator, Mei, Sinovenator, Sinusonasus | None |
| Tochisaurus | Nemegt Formation · MN | 1–4 | Almas | Borogovia, Saurornithoides, Tochisaurus, Zanabazar | None |
| Xixiasaurus | Majiacun Formation · CN | 1 | Albertavenator | Xixiasaurus | None |
Coelurosauria · large-parent comparison 24 · 12 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aratasaurus | Ceará · BR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Achillesaurus | Aratasaurus, Santanaraptor | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus |
| Bicentenaria | Candeleros Formation · AR | 3–5 | Aerosteon | Alnashetri, Bicentenaria, Buitreraptor | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus |
| Coelurus | Morrison Formation · Carbon · Wyoming · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Achillesaurus | Coelurus | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus |
| Juravenator | Painten Formation · DE | 3–4 | Achillesaurus | Compsognathus, Juravenator | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus |
| Kol | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 4–19 | Aerosteon | Almas, Archaeornithoides, Avimimus, Byronosaurus, Citipati, Gobivenator, Halszkaraptor, Khaan, Kol, Mahakala, Mononykus, Oviraptor, Saurornithoides, Shri, Shuvuuia, Tsaagan, Velociraptor | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus |
| Lourinhanosaurus | Lourinhã Formation · PT | 2–4 | Achillesaurus | Lourinhanosaurus, Richardoestesia | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus |
| Nedcolbertia | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 8–16 | Achillesaurus | Deinonychus, Falcarius, Geminiraptor, Martharaptor, Moros, Nedcolbertia, Paronychodon, Richardoestesia, Siats, Utahraptor, Yurgovuchia | Albertosaurus, Dromaeosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus |
| Ngexisaurus | Xizang Zizhiqu · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Achillesaurus | Ngexisaurus | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus |
| Santanaraptor | Ceará · BR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Achillesaurus | Aratasaurus, Santanaraptor | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus |
| Tanycolagreus | Morrison Formation · Crook · Wyoming · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Achillesaurus | Richardoestesia, Tanycolagreus | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus |
| Xinjiangovenator | Lianmuqin Formation · Xinjiang · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Aerosteon | Tugulusaurus, Xinjiangovenator | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus |
| Zuolong | Shishugou Formation · CN | 8–12 | Aerosteon | Aorun, Guanlong, Haplocheirus, Shishugounykus, Zuolong | Alioramus, Ambopteryx, Banji, Ngexisaurus, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Raptorex |
Therizinosauridae · large-parent comparison 25 · 12 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duonychus | Baynshire Formation · MN | 2–3 | Erliansaurus | Duonychus, Enigmosaurus, Segnosaurus | None |
| Enigmosaurus | Baynshire Formation · MN | 2–3 | Erliansaurus | Duonychus, Enigmosaurus, Segnosaurus | None |
| Erliansaurus | Iren Dabasu Formation · CN | 1–2 | Duonychus | Erliansaurus, Neimongosaurus | None |
| Eshanosaurus | Lufeng Formation · CN | 1 | Duonychus | Eshanosaurus | None |
| Nanshiungosaurus | Zhonggou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Duonychus | Nanshiungosaurus, Suzhousaurus | None |
| Neimongosaurus | Iren Dabasu Formation · CN | 1–2 | Duonychus | Erliansaurus, Neimongosaurus | None |
| Nothronychus | Moreno Hill Formation · US | 1 | Duonychus | Nothronychus | None |
| Paralitherizinosaurus | Osoushinai Formation · JP | 1 | Duonychus | Paralitherizinosaurus | None |
| Segnosaurus | Baynshire Formation · MN | 2–3 | Erliansaurus | Duonychus, Enigmosaurus, Segnosaurus | None |
| Suzhousaurus | Zhonggou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Duonychus | Nanshiungosaurus, Suzhousaurus | None |
| Therizinosaurus | Nemegt Formation · MN | 1 | Duonychus | Therizinosaurus | None |
| Tiantaisaurus | Laijia Formation · CN | 1 | Duonychus | Tiantaisaurus | None |
Abelisauridae · large-parent comparison 26 · 11 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eoabelisaurus | Cañadón Asfalto Formation · AR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Eoabelisaurus | None |
| Indosuchus | Madhya Pradesh · IN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Abelisaurus | Indosaurus, Indosuchus, Lametasaurus | None |
| Kryptops | Elrhaz Formation · NE | 1 | Abelisaurus | Kryptops | None |
| Kurupi | Marília Formation · BR | 1–2 | Arcovenator | Kurupi | Pycnonemosaurus |
| Lametasaurus | Madhya Pradesh · IN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Abelisaurus | Indosaurus, Indosuchus, Lametasaurus | None |
| Rugops | Echkar Formation · NE | 1 | Abelisaurus | Rugops | None |
| Spectrovenator | Quiricó Formation · BR | 1–2 | Arcovenator | Spectrovenator | Pycnonemosaurus |
| Tarascosaurus | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · FR | 1–2 | Abelisaurus | Arcovenator, Tarascosaurus | None |
| Tralkasaurus | Huincul Formation · AR | 1–3 | Arcovenator | Ilokelesia, Skorpiovenator, Tralkasaurus | None |
| Vitosaura | Los Llanos Formation · AR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Vitosaura | None |
| Xenotarsosaurus | Bajo Barreal Formation · AR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Xenotarsosaurus | None |
Eutitanosauria · large-parent comparison 27 · 11 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentinosaurus | Huincul Formation · AR | 1 | Ampelosaurus | Argentinosaurus | None |
| Bonitasaura | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Ampelosaurus | Bonitasaura, Inawentu | None |
| Dreadnoughtus | Cerro Fortaleza Formation · AR | 1 | Ampelosaurus | Dreadnoughtus | None |
| Inawentu | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Ampelosaurus | Bonitasaura, Inawentu | None |
| Lohuecotitan | Villalba de la Sierra Formation · ES | 1–3 | Argentinosaurus | Ampelosaurus, Lirainosaurus, Lohuecotitan | None |
| Magyarosaurus | Sebeş Formation · RO | 1–2 | Ampelosaurus | Magyarosaurus, Petrustitan | None |
| Menucocelsior | Allen Formation · AR | 1 | Ampelosaurus | Menucocelsior | None |
| Normanniasaurus | Poudingue ferrugineux Formation · FR | 1–4 | Argentinosaurus | Normanniasaurus | Ampelosaurus, Atsinganosaurus, Garrigatitan |
| Paludititan | Râul Mare Formation · RO | 1 | Ampelosaurus | Paludititan | None |
| Patagotitan | Cerro Barcino Formation · AR | 1 | Ampelosaurus | Patagotitan | None |
| Petrustitan | Sebeş Formation · RO | 1–2 | Ampelosaurus | Magyarosaurus, Petrustitan | None |
Heyuanninae · large-parent comparison 28 · 11 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banji | Jiangxi · CN | 2–3 | Conchoraptor | Banji, Ganzhousaurus, Jiangxisaurus | None |
| Conchoraptor | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 2–3 | Banji | Conchoraptor, Heyuannia, Nemegtomaia | None |
| Ganzhousaurus | Nanxiong Formation · CN | 2–3 | Conchoraptor | Ganzhousaurus, Jiangxisaurus | Banji |
| Heyuannia | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 2–3 | Banji | Conchoraptor, Heyuannia, Nemegtomaia | None |
| Ingenia | Nemegt Formation · MN | 2–3 | Banji | Ingenia, Nemegtomaia, Oksoko | None |
| Jiangxisaurus | Nanxiong Formation · CN | 2–3 | Conchoraptor | Ganzhousaurus, Jiangxisaurus | Banji |
| Khaan | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1 | Banji | Khaan | None |
| Machairasaurus | Bayan Mandahu Formation · CN | 1–2 | Conchoraptor | Machairasaurus | Banji |
| Nemegtomaia | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 2–3 | Banji | Conchoraptor, Heyuannia, Nemegtomaia | None |
| Oksoko | Nemegt Formation · MN | 2–3 | Banji | Ingenia, Nemegtomaia, Oksoko | None |
| Shixinggia | Pingling Formation · CN | 1–2 | Conchoraptor | Shixinggia | Banji |
Parvicursorinae · large-parent comparison 29 · 11 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albinykus | Javkhlant Formation · MN | 1 | Ceratonykus | Albinykus | None |
| Ceratonykus | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Dzharaonyx | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 1 | Albinykus | Dzharaonyx | None |
| Jaculinykus | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Khulsanurus | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Linhenykus | Wulansuhai Formation · CN | 1 | Albinykus | Linhenykus | None |
| Mononykus | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1–2 | Albinykus | Mononykus, Shuvuuia | None |
| Ondogurvel | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Parvicursor | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Shuvuuia | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1–2 | Albinykus | Mononykus, Shuvuuia | None |
| Xixianykus | Majiacun Formation · CN | 1 | Albinykus | Xixianykus | None |
Ankylosauridae · large-parent comparison 30 · 10 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahshislepelta | Hunter Wash Member · Kirtland Formation · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Aletopelta | Ahshislepelta, Nodocephalosaurus | Ankylosaurus, Minotaurasaurus |
| Aletopelta | Point Loma Formation · US | 1–2 | Ahshislepelta | Aletopelta | Minotaurasaurus |
| Bissektipelta | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 1–2 | Ahshislepelta | Bissektipelta | Minotaurasaurus |
| Cedarpelta | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 1–2 | Ahshislepelta | Cedarpelta | Minotaurasaurus |
| Chuanqilong | Jiufotang Formation · CN | 1–3 | Ahshislepelta | Chuanqilong | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Datai | Zhoutian Formation · CN | 1–3 | Ahshislepelta | Datai | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Gobisaurus | Haoling Formation · CN | 1–3 | Ahshislepelta | Gobisaurus | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Huaxiazhoulong | Tangbian Formation · CN | 1–3 | Ahshislepelta | Huaxiazhoulong | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Liaoningosaurus | Yixian Formation · CN | 1–3 | Ahshislepelta | Liaoningosaurus | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Shamosaurus | Dzunbain Formation · MN | 1–2 | Ahshislepelta | Shamosaurus | Minotaurasaurus |
Brachiosauridae · large-parent comparison 31 · 10 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abydosaurus | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 2–3 | Brachiosaurus | Abydosaurus, Cedarosaurus, Venenosaurus | None |
| Brachiosaurus | Tendaguru Formation · TZ | 1–2 | Abydosaurus | Brachiosaurus, Giraffatitan | None |
| Cedarosaurus | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 2–3 | Brachiosaurus | Abydosaurus, Cedarosaurus, Venenosaurus | None |
| Galvesaurus | Villar del Arzobispo Formation · ES | 1 | Abydosaurus | Galvesaurus | None |
| Giraffatitan | Tendaguru Formation · TZ | 1–2 | Abydosaurus | Brachiosaurus, Giraffatitan | None |
| Lusotitan | Lourinhã Formation · PT | 1 | Abydosaurus | Lusotitan | None |
| Sonorasaurus | Turney Ranch Formation · US | 1 | Abydosaurus | Sonorasaurus | None |
| Soriatitan | Golmayo Formation · ES | 1 | Abydosaurus | Soriatitan | None |
| Venenosaurus | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 2–3 | Brachiosaurus | Abydosaurus, Cedarosaurus, Venenosaurus | None |
| Vouivria | Calcaires de Clerval Formation · FR | 1 | Abydosaurus | Vouivria | None |
Lambeosaurinae · large-parent comparison 32 · 10 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelolophus | Wahweap Formation · US | 1 | Adynomosaurus | Adelolophus | None |
| Amurosaurus | Udurchukan Formation · RU | 2–3 | Adelolophus | Amurosaurus, Olorotitan | Nipponosaurus |
| Angulomastacator | Aguja Formation · US | 1 | Adelolophus | Angulomastacator | None |
| Aralosaurus | Bostobe Formation · KZ | 1 | Adelolophus | Aralosaurus | None |
| Jaxartosaurus | Dabrazhin Formation · KZ | 1–2 | Adelolophus | Jaxartosaurus, Kazaklambia | None |
| Kazaklambia | Dabrazhin Formation · KZ | 1–2 | Adelolophus | Jaxartosaurus, Kazaklambia | None |
| Latirhinus | Cerro del Pueblo Formation · MX | 2–3 | Adelolophus | Latirhinus, Tlatolophus, Velafrons | None |
| Nipponosaurus | Ryugase Group · RU | 2–3 | Adelolophus | Nipponosaurus | Amurosaurus, Olorotitan |
| Olorotitan | Udurchukan Formation · RU | 2–3 | Adelolophus | Amurosaurus, Olorotitan | Nipponosaurus |
| Tsintaosaurus | Jingangkou Formation · CN | 1 | Adelolophus | Tsintaosaurus | None |
Massospondylidae · large-parent comparison 33 · 10 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeopapposaurus | Cañon del Colorado Formation · AR | 1–2 | Coloradisaurus | Adeopapposaurus | Leyesaurus |
| Coloradisaurus | Los Colorados Formation · AR | 1–2 | Adeopapposaurus | Coloradisaurus | Leyesaurus |
| Glacialisaurus | Hanson Formation · AQ | 1 | Adeopapposaurus | Glacialisaurus | None |
| Ignavusaurus | Elliot Formation · LS | 1–2 | Adeopapposaurus | Ignavusaurus, Massospondylus | None |
| Leyesaurus | Marayes Group · AR | 1–2 | Coloradisaurus | Leyesaurus | Adeopapposaurus |
| Lufengosaurus | Lufeng Formation · CN | 1 | Adeopapposaurus | Lufengosaurus | None |
| Massospondylus | Elliot Formation · LS | 1–2 | Adeopapposaurus | Ignavusaurus, Massospondylus | None |
| Ngwevu | Elliot Formation · ZA | 1–2 | Adeopapposaurus | Massospondylus, Ngwevu | None |
| Pradhania | Dharmaram Formation · IN | 1 | Adeopapposaurus | Pradhania | None |
| Sarahsaurus | Kayenta Formation · US | 1 | Adeopapposaurus | Sarahsaurus | None |
Neoceratopsia · large-parent comparison 34 · 10 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquilops | Cloverly Formation · US | 1 | Archaeoceratops | Aquilops | None |
| Archaeoceratops | Zhonggou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Aquilops | Archaeoceratops, Auroraceratops | None |
| Asiaceratops | Khodzhakul Formation · UZ | 1 | Aquilops | Asiaceratops | None |
| Auroraceratops | Zhonggou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Aquilops | Archaeoceratops, Auroraceratops | None |
| Beg | Ulaanoosh Formation · MN | 1–2 | Aquilops | Beg | Protoceratops |
| Graciliceratops | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1–2 | Aquilops | Graciliceratops | Protoceratops |
| Liaoceratops | Yixian Formation · CN | 1 | Aquilops | Liaoceratops | None |
| Mosaiceratops | Xiaguan Formation · CN | 1 | Aquilops | Mosaiceratops | None |
| Sasayamagnomus | Ohyamashimo Formation · JP | 1 | Aquilops | Sasayamagnomus | None |
| Yamaceratops | Javkhlant Formation · MN | 1–2 | Aquilops | Yamaceratops | Protoceratops |
Paraves · large-parent comparison 35 · 10 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caihong | Hebei · CN | 1–2 | Changzhousaurus | Caihong, Jinfengopteryx | None |
| Changzhousaurus | Jiufotang Formation · CN | 1–4 | Caihong | Changzhousaurus, Microraptor, Wulong, Zhongjianosaurus | None |
| Eosinopteryx | Tiaojishan Formation · Liaoning · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Caihong | Anchiornis, Eosinopteryx, Serikornis, Xiaotingia | None |
| Epidexipteryx | Tiaojishan Formation · Nei Mongol · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Acheroraptor | Epidexipteryx, Pedopenna | None |
| Overoraptor | Huincul Formation · AR | 1 | Acheroraptor | Overoraptor | None |
| Paronychodon | Aguja Formation · US | 1–4 | Caihong | Paronychodon, Richardoestesia, Saurornitholestes | Dromaeosaurus |
| Pedopenna | Tiaojishan Formation · Nei Mongol · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Acheroraptor | Epidexipteryx, Pedopenna | None |
| Pneumatoraptor | Csehbánya Formation · HU | 1 | Acheroraptor | Pneumatoraptor | None |
| Serikornis | Tiaojishan Formation · Liaoning · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Caihong | Anchiornis, Eosinopteryx, Serikornis, Xiaotingia | None |
| Zhongornis | Dawangzhangzi Member · Yixian Formation · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Caihong | Tianyuraptor, Zhongornis | Changyuraptor, Zhenyuanlong |
Tetanurae · large-parent comparison 36 · 10 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becklespinax | Hastings Beds Formation · UK | 3–8 | Acrocanthosaurus | Becklespinax, Megalosaurus | Aristosuchus, Calamosaurus, Nuthetes, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Chuandongocoelurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 10–17 | Bahariasaurus | Chuandongocoelurus, Gasosaurus, Kaijiangosaurus, Leshansaurus, Sinraptor, Xuanhanosaurus, Yangchuanosaurus | Alioramus, Ambopteryx, Banji, Megalosaurus, Ngexisaurus, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Raptorex, Sigilmassasaurus, Torvosaurus |
| Cruxicheiros | Warwickshire · England · UK Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Acrocanthosaurus | Cruxicheiros | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Cryolophosaurus | Hanson Formation · AQ | 2–4 | Acrocanthosaurus | Cryolophosaurus | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Gasosaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 10–17 | Bahariasaurus | Chuandongocoelurus, Gasosaurus, Kaijiangosaurus, Leshansaurus, Sinraptor, Xuanhanosaurus, Yangchuanosaurus | Alioramus, Ambopteryx, Banji, Megalosaurus, Ngexisaurus, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Raptorex, Sigilmassasaurus, Torvosaurus |
| Kaijiangosaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 10–17 | Bahariasaurus | Chuandongocoelurus, Gasosaurus, Kaijiangosaurus, Leshansaurus, Sinraptor, Xuanhanosaurus, Yangchuanosaurus | Alioramus, Ambopteryx, Banji, Megalosaurus, Ngexisaurus, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Raptorex, Sigilmassasaurus, Torvosaurus |
| Kayentavenator | Kayenta Formation · Arizona · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Acrocanthosaurus | Kayentavenator | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Pandoravenator | Cañadón Calcáreo Formation · AR | 2–4 | Acrocanthosaurus | Pandoravenator | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Vectaerovenator | Ferruginous Sands Formation · UK | 3–8 | Acrocanthosaurus | Vectaerovenator | Aristosuchus, Calamosaurus, Megalosaurus, Nuthetes, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Yunyangosaurus | Chongqing · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Acrocanthosaurus | Yunyangosaurus | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
Theropoda · large-parent comparison 37 · 10 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altispinax | No proposed anchor | No anchor | — | — | None |
| Anteavis | Ischigualasto Formation · AR | 3–6 | Erythrovenator | Anteavis | Altispinax, Ornithomimidorum, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Erythrovenator | Candelária Formation · BR | 3–7 | Anteavis | Erythrovenator | Altispinax, Ornithomimidorum, Ostromia, Pycnonemosaurus, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Fenestrosaurus | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 5–25 | Anteavis | Aepyornithomimus, Almas, Archaeornithoides, Avimimus, Byronosaurus, Citipati, Fenestrosaurus, Gobivenator, Halszkaraptor, Khaan, Kol, Mahakala, Mononykus, Oviraptor, Ovoraptor, Saurornithoides, Shri, Shuvuuia, Tsaagan, Velociraptor | Altispinax, Ornithomimidorum, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Himeoolithus | Ohyamashimo Formation · JP | 3–7 | Anteavis | Himeoolithus, Hypnovenator | Altispinax, Ornithomimidorum, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Ovoraptor | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 5–25 | Anteavis | Aepyornithomimus, Almas, Archaeornithoides, Avimimus, Byronosaurus, Citipati, Fenestrosaurus, Gobivenator, Halszkaraptor, Khaan, Kol, Mahakala, Mononykus, Oviraptor, Ovoraptor, Saurornithoides, Shri, Shuvuuia, Tsaagan, Velociraptor | Altispinax, Ornithomimidorum, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Protoavis | Cooper Canyon Formation · US | 5–13 | Anteavis | Coelophysis, Protoavis | Albertosaurus, Altispinax, Arkansaurus, Dromaeosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Lepidus, Ornithomimidorum, Ornithomimus, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Shuangbaisaurus | Fengjiahe Formation · CN | 3–13 | Anteavis | Shuangbaisaurus | Alioramus, Altispinax, Ambopteryx, Banji, Megalosaurus, Ngexisaurus, Ornithomimidorum, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Raptorex, Sigilmassasaurus, Torvosaurus |
| Sinosaurus | Lufeng Formation · CN | 3–16 | Anteavis | Eshanosaurus, Megapnosaurus, Panguraptor, Sinosaurus | Alioramus, Altispinax, Ambopteryx, Banji, Megalosaurus, Ngexisaurus, Ornithomimidorum, Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Raptorex, Sigilmassasaurus, Torvosaurus |
| Yaverlandia | Wessex Formation · UK | 3–18 | Anteavis | Baryonyx, Ceratosuchops, Eotyrannus, Megalosaurus, Neovenator, Riparovenator, Vectiraptor, Yaverlandia | Altispinax, Aristosuchus, Calamosaurus, Nuthetes, Ornithomimidorum, Ostromia, Pendraig, Qianzhousaurus, Sarcosaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
Arenysaurini · large-parent comparison 38 · 9 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adynomosaurus | Conques Formation · ES | 1–2 | Ajnabia | Adynomosaurus, Pararhabdodon | None |
| Ajnabia | Couche III Formation · MA | 2–3 | Adynomosaurus | Ajnabia, Minqaria, Taleta | None |
| Arenysaurus | La Posa Formation · ES | 1–2 | Adynomosaurus | Arenysaurus, Pararhabdodon | None |
| Blasisaurus | Arén Formation · ES | 1 | Adynomosaurus | Blasisaurus | None |
| Canardia | Marnes d'Auzas Formation · FR | 1 | Adynomosaurus | Canardia | None |
| Koutalisaurus | Tremp Formation · ES | 1 | Adynomosaurus | Koutalisaurus | None |
| Minqaria | Couche III Formation · MA | 2–3 | Adynomosaurus | Ajnabia, Minqaria, Taleta | None |
| Pararhabdodon | Conques Formation · ES | 1–2 | Ajnabia | Adynomosaurus, Pararhabdodon | None |
| Taleta | Couche III Formation · MA | 2–3 | Adynomosaurus | Ajnabia, Minqaria, Taleta | None |
Neornithischia · large-parent comparison 39 · 9 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agilisaurus | Sichuan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Albertadromeus | Agilisaurus, Hexinlusaurus, Yandusaurus | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Enigmacursor | Morrison Formation · Moffat · Colorado · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–3 | Agilisaurus | Dryosaurus, Enigmacursor | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Hexinlusaurus | Sichuan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Albertadromeus | Agilisaurus, Hexinlusaurus, Yandusaurus | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Minimocursor | Phu Kradung Formation · TH | 1–2 | Agilisaurus | Minimocursor | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Nanosaurus | Morrison Formation · Utah · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Agilisaurus | Camptosaurus, Dryosaurus, Nanosaurus | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Pulaosaurus | Hebei · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–3 | Agilisaurus | Pulaosaurus, Xuanhuaceratops | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Sanxiasaurus | Chongqing · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–3 | Agilisaurus | Qianjiangsaurus, Sanxiasaurus | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Stormbergia | Elliot Formation · ZA | 1–3 | Agilisaurus | Stormbergia | Kangnasaurus, Xuanhuasaurus |
| Yandusaurus | Sichuan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Albertadromeus | Agilisaurus, Hexinlusaurus, Yandusaurus | Xuanhuasaurus |
Ornithomimosauria · large-parent comparison 40 · 9 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afromimus | Elrhaz Formation · NE | 1–2 | Arkansaurus | Afromimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Arkansaurus | Trinity Group · US | 1–4 | Afromimus | Arkansaurus | Ornithomimidorum, Ornithomimus, Struthiomimus |
| Aviatyrannis | Alcobaça Formation · PT | 1–2 | Afromimus | Aviatyrannis | Ornithomimidorum |
| Beishanlong | Xiagou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Afromimus | Beishanlong | Ornithomimidorum |
| Hexing | Yixian Formation · CN | 2–3 | Afromimus | Hexing, Shenzhousaurus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Kinnareemimus | Sao Khua Formation · TH | 1–2 | Afromimus | Kinnareemimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Nqwebasaurus | Kirkwood Formation · ZA | 1–2 | Afromimus | Nqwebasaurus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Pelecanimimus | La Huérguina Formation · ES | 1–2 | Afromimus | Pelecanimimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Shenzhousaurus | Yixian Formation · CN | 2–3 | Afromimus | Hexing, Shenzhousaurus | Ornithomimidorum |
Alvarezsauroidea · large-parent comparison 41 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannykus | Bayangobi Formation · CN | 1 | Achillesaurus | Bannykus | None |
| Bonapartenykus | Allen Formation · AR | 1 | Achillesaurus | Bonapartenykus | None |
| Haplocheirus | Shishugou Formation · CN | 1 | Achillesaurus | Haplocheirus | None |
| Nemegtonykus | Nemegt Formation · MN | 1–2 | Bannykus | Mononykus, Nemegtonykus | None |
| Patagonykus | Portezuelo Formation · AR | 1 | Achillesaurus | Patagonykus | None |
| Qiupanykus | Qiupa Formation · CN | 1 | Achillesaurus | Qiupanykus | None |
| Tugulusaurus | Lianmuqin Formation · CN | 1 | Achillesaurus | Tugulusaurus | None |
| Xiyunykus | Shengjinkou Formation · CN | 1 | Achillesaurus | Xiyunykus | None |
Brachyrostra · large-parent comparison 42 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aucasaurus | Anacleto Formation · AR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Aucasaurus | None |
| Dahalokely | Ambolafotsy Formation · MG | 1 | Abelisaurus | Dahalokely | None |
| Ekrixinatosaurus | Candeleros Formation · AR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Ekrixinatosaurus | None |
| Guemesia | Los Blanquitos Formation · AR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Guemesia | None |
| Ilokelesia | Huincul Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abelisaurus | Ilokelesia, Skorpiovenator | None |
| Rahiolisaurus | Lameta Formation · IN | 1 | Abelisaurus | Rahiolisaurus | None |
| Skorpiovenator | Huincul Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abelisaurus | Ilokelesia, Skorpiovenator | None |
| Thanos | São José do Rio Preto Formation · BR | 1–2 | Aucasaurus | Thanos | Pycnonemosaurus |
Caenagnathinae · large-parent comparison 43 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anzu | Hell Creek Formation · US | 2–3 | Apatoraptor | Anzu, Caenagnathus, Citipes | None |
| Apatoraptor | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 1–2 | Anzu | Apatoraptor, Epichirostenotes | None |
| Caenagnathasia | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 1 | Anzu | Caenagnathasia | None |
| Caenagnathus | Hell Creek Formation · US | 2–3 | Apatoraptor | Anzu, Caenagnathus, Citipes | None |
| Citipes | Hell Creek Formation · US | 2–3 | Apatoraptor | Anzu, Caenagnathus, Citipes | None |
| Elmisaurus | Nemegt Formation · MN | 1 | Anzu | Elmisaurus | None |
| Epichirostenotes | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 1–2 | Anzu | Apatoraptor, Epichirostenotes | None |
| Hagryphus | Kaiparowits Formation · US | 1 | Anzu | Hagryphus | None |
Centrosaurinae · large-parent comparison 44 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diabloceratops | Wahweap Formation · US | 2–3 | Achelousaurus | Diabloceratops, Machairoceratops | Centrosaurus |
| Machairoceratops | Wahweap Formation · US | 2–3 | Achelousaurus | Diabloceratops, Machairoceratops | Centrosaurus |
| Menefeeceratops | Menefee Formation · US | 1–2 | Achelousaurus | Menefeeceratops | Centrosaurus |
| Monoclonius | Cokedale Formation · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Achelousaurus | Monoclonius | Centrosaurus |
| Sinoceratops | Hongtuya Formation · CN | 1 | Achelousaurus | Sinoceratops | None |
| Stellasaurus | Two Medicine Formation · Montana · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Avaceratops | Achelousaurus, Einiosaurus, Rubeosaurus, Stellasaurus | None |
| Wendiceratops | Oldman Formation · CA | 3–6 | Achelousaurus | Avaceratops, Centrosaurus, Coronosaurus, Monoclonius, Spinops, Wendiceratops | None |
| Xenoceratops | Foremost Formation · CA | 2–3 | Achelousaurus | Xenoceratops | Centrosaurus, Monoclonius |
Compsognathidae · large-parent comparison 45 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aniksosaurus | Bajo Barreal Formation · AR | 1 | Aristosuchus | Aniksosaurus | None |
| Aristosuchus | Wealden Group · UK | 1 | Aniksosaurus | Aristosuchus | None |
| Compsognathus | Alcobaça Formation · PT | 1 | Aniksosaurus | Compsognathus | None |
| Huaxiagnathus | Yixian Formation · CN | 1–2 | Aniksosaurus | Huaxiagnathus, Sinocalliopteryx | None |
| Ornitholestes | Morrison Formation · US | 1 | Aniksosaurus | Ornitholestes | None |
| Scipionyx | Campania · IT | 1 | Aniksosaurus | Scipionyx | None |
| Sinocalliopteryx | Yixian Formation · CN | 1–2 | Aniksosaurus | Huaxiagnathus, Sinocalliopteryx | None |
| Xunmenglong | Huajiying Formation · CN | 1 | Aniksosaurus | Xunmenglong | None |
Diplodocinae · large-parent comparison 46 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardetosaurus | Big Horn · Wyoming · US | 3–4 | Dinheirosaurus | Ardetosaurus, Barosaurus, Diplodocus, Galeamopus | None |
| Barosaurus | Kadzi Formation · ZW | 1 | Ardetosaurus | Barosaurus | None |
| Dinheirosaurus | Lourinhã Formation · PT | 1 | Ardetosaurus | Dinheirosaurus | None |
| Diplodocus | Colorado · US | 3–4 | Ardetosaurus | Barosaurus, Diplodocus, Galeamopus, Supersaurus | None |
| Galeamopus | Colorado · US | 3–4 | Ardetosaurus | Barosaurus, Diplodocus, Galeamopus, Supersaurus | None |
| Leinkupal | Bajada Colorada Formation · AR | 1 | Ardetosaurus | Leinkupal | None |
| Supersaurus | Colorado · US | 3–4 | Ardetosaurus | Barosaurus, Diplodocus, Galeamopus, Supersaurus | None |
| Tornieria | Tendaguru Formation · TZ | 1 | Ardetosaurus | Tornieria | None |
Furileusauria · large-parent comparison 47 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caletodraco | Saint Jouin Formation · FR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Caletodraco | None |
| Carnotaurus | La Colonia Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abelisaurus | Carnotaurus, Koleken | None |
| Elemgasem | Portezuelo Formation · AR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Elemgasem | None |
| Koleken | La Colonia Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abelisaurus | Carnotaurus, Koleken | None |
| Llukalkan | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abelisaurus | Llukalkan, Viavenator | None |
| Pycnonemosaurus | Parecis Group · BR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Pycnonemosaurus | None |
| Quilmesaurus | Allen Formation · AR | 1–3 | Caletodraco | Abelisaurus, Niebla, Quilmesaurus | None |
| Viavenator | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abelisaurus | Llukalkan, Viavenator | None |
Megaraptoridae · large-parent comparison 48 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerosteon | Anacleto Formation · AR | 1 | Australovenator | Aerosteon | None |
| Australovenator | "Wonthaggi" Formation · AU | 1 | Aerosteon | Australovenator | None |
| Joaquinraptor | Lago Colhué Huapi Formation · AR | 1 | Aerosteon | Joaquinraptor | None |
| Maip | Chorrillo Formation · AR | 1 | Aerosteon | Maip | None |
| Megaraptor | Portezuelo Formation · AR | 1 | Aerosteon | Megaraptor | None |
| Murusraptor | Sierra Barrosa Formation · AR | 1 | Aerosteon | Murusraptor | None |
| Orkoraptor | Cerro Fortaleza Formation · AR | 1 | Aerosteon | Orkoraptor | None |
| Tratayenia | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1 | Aerosteon | Tratayenia | None |
Microraptorinae · large-parent comparison 49 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changyuraptor | Yixian Formation · CN | 2–3 | Hesperonychus | Changyuraptor, Graciliraptor, Sinornithosaurus | None |
| Graciliraptor | Yixian Formation · CN | 2–3 | Hesperonychus | Changyuraptor, Graciliraptor, Sinornithosaurus | None |
| Hesperonychus | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 1 | Changyuraptor | Hesperonychus | None |
| Jian | Xiagou Formation · CN | 1 | Changyuraptor | Jian | None |
| Microraptor | Jiufotang Formation · CN | 1–2 | Changyuraptor | Microraptor, Zhongjianosaurus | None |
| Shanag | Öösh Formation · MN | 1 | Changyuraptor | Shanag | None |
| Sinornithosaurus | Yixian Formation · CN | 2–3 | Hesperonychus | Changyuraptor, Graciliraptor, Sinornithosaurus | None |
| Zhongjianosaurus | Jiufotang Formation · CN | 1–2 | Changyuraptor | Microraptor, Zhongjianosaurus | None |
Orodrominae · large-parent comparison 50 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertadromeus | Oldman Formation · US | 1 | Haya | Albertadromeus | None |
| Haya | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1 | Albertadromeus | Haya | None |
| Koreanosaurus | Seonso Conglomerate Formation · KR | 1 | Albertadromeus | Koreanosaurus | None |
| Nevadadromeus | Willow Tank Formation · US | 1 | Albertadromeus | Nevadadromeus | None |
| Orodromeus | Hell Creek Formation · US | 1 | Albertadromeus | Orodromeus | None |
| Oryctodromeus | Blackleaf Formation · US | 1 | Albertadromeus | Oryctodromeus | None |
| Yueosaurus | Liangtoutang Formation · CN | 1 | Albertadromeus | Yueosaurus | None |
| Zephyrosaurus | Cloverly Formation · US | 1 | Albertadromeus | Zephyrosaurus | None |
Saurischia · large-parent comparison 51 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alwalkeria | Lower Member · Maleri Formation · IN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Chindesaurus | Alwalkeria | Avalonianus, Coloradia, Isisaurus |
| Avalonianus | No proposed anchor | No anchor | — | — | None |
| Chindesaurus | Apache · Arizona · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Alwalkeria | Chindesaurus | Avalonianus, Coloradia |
| Daemonosaurus | Chinle Formation · US | 5–7 | Alwalkeria | Chindesaurus, Daemonosaurus, Ptychotherates, Tawa | Alamosaurus, Avalonianus, Coloradia |
| Eodromaeus | Ischigualasto Formation · AR | 4–10 | Alwalkeria | Chromogisaurus, Eodromaeus, Eoraptor, Herrerasaurus, Panphagia, Sanjuansaurus | Avalonianus, Coloradia, Leyesaurus, Neuquensaurus |
| Nhandumirim | Caturrita Formation · BR | 2–7 | Alwalkeria | Guaibasaurus, Macrocollum, Nhandumirim, Unaysaurus | Antarctosaurus, Avalonianus, Coloradia |
| Saltopus | Scotland · UK Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Alwalkeria | Saltopus | Avalonianus, Coloradia |
| Tawa | Chinle Formation · US | 5–7 | Alwalkeria | Chindesaurus, Daemonosaurus, Ptychotherates, Tawa | Alamosaurus, Avalonianus, Coloradia |
Stegosauridae · large-parent comparison 52 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changdusaurus | Xizang Zizhiqu · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Chungkingosaurus | Changdusaurus | Alcovasaurus, Priodontosaurus, Sauraechmodon |
| Chungkingosaurus | Chongqing · Sichuan · CN | 3–4 | Changdusaurus | Chungkingosaurus | Alcovasaurus, Priodontosaurus, Sauraechmodon |
| Mongolostegus | Dzunbain Formation · MN | 3–4 | Changdusaurus | Mongolostegus | Alcovasaurus, Priodontosaurus, Sauraechmodon |
| Paranthodon | Kirkwood Formation · ZA | 3–4 | Changdusaurus | Paranthodon | Alcovasaurus, Priodontosaurus, Sauraechmodon |
| Priodontosaurus | No proposed anchor | No anchor | — | — | None |
| Sauraechmodon | No proposed anchor | No anchor | — | — | None |
| Tuojiangosaurus | Zigong · Sichuan · CN | 3–4 | Changdusaurus | Tuojiangosaurus | Alcovasaurus, Priodontosaurus, Sauraechmodon |
| Yingshanosaurus | Yingshan · Sichuan · CN | 3–4 | Changdusaurus | Yingshanosaurus | Alcovasaurus, Priodontosaurus, Sauraechmodon |
Titanosauriformes · large-parent comparison 53 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duriatitan | Kimmeridge Clay Formation · UK | 2–3 | Abdarainurus | Duriatitan | Ornithopsis, Pelorosaurus |
| Fukuititan | Kitadani Formation · JP | 1 | Abdarainurus | Fukuititan | None |
| Fushanosaurus | Shishugou Formation · Xinjiang · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Abydosaurus | Fushanosaurus | Euhelopus |
| Fusuisaurus | Guangxi · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–3 | Abydosaurus | Fusuisaurus, Liubangosaurus, Qingxiusaurus | None |
| Liaoningotitan | Yixian Formation · Liaoning · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Abydosaurus | Dongbeititan, Euhelopus, Liaoningotitan, Ruixinia | None |
| Oceanotitan | Praia da Amoreira-Porto Novo Formation · PT | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Duriatitan, Oceanotitan | None |
| Ornithopsis | Portland Stone Formation · UK | 2–3 | Abdarainurus | Ornithopsis | Duriatitan, Pelorosaurus |
| Pelorosaurus | Tunbridge Wells Sand Formation · UK | 2–3 | Abdarainurus | Pelorosaurus | Duriatitan, Ornithopsis |
Turiasauria · large-parent comparison 54 · 8 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanzia | Reuchenette Formation · CH | 1 | Losillasaurus | Amanzia | None |
| Losillasaurus | Praia da Amoreira-Porto Novo Formation · PT | 1–2 | Amanzia | Losillasaurus, Zby | None |
| Mierasaurus | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 1–2 | Amanzia | Mierasaurus, Moabosaurus | None |
| Moabosaurus | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 1–2 | Amanzia | Mierasaurus, Moabosaurus | None |
| Narindasaurus | Isalo III Formation · MG | 1 | Amanzia | Narindasaurus | None |
| Tendaguria | Tendaguru Formation · TZ | 1 | Amanzia | Tendaguria | None |
| Turiasaurus | Villar del Arzobispo Formation · ES | 1–2 | Amanzia | Losillasaurus, Turiasaurus | None |
| Zby | Praia da Amoreira-Porto Novo Formation · PT | 1–2 | Amanzia | Losillasaurus, Zby | None |
Brachylophosaurini · large-parent comparison 55 · 7 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acristavus | Two Medicine Formation · US | 2–3 | Brachylophosaurus | Acristavus, Maiasaura | Hadrosaurus |
| Brachylophosaurus | Judith River Formation · US | 2–3 | Acristavus | Brachylophosaurus, Probrachylophosaurus | Hadrosaurus |
| Hadrosaurus | Oldman Formation · CA | 1–2 | Acristavus | Brachylophosaurus, Hadrosaurus | None |
| Maiasaura | Two Medicine Formation · US | 2–3 | Brachylophosaurus | Acristavus, Maiasaura | Hadrosaurus |
| Ornatops | Menefee Formation · US | 1–2 | Acristavus | Ornatops | Hadrosaurus |
| Probrachylophosaurus | Judith River Formation · US | 2–3 | Acristavus | Brachylophosaurus, Probrachylophosaurus | Hadrosaurus |
| Wulagasaurus | Yuliangzi Formation · CN | 1 | Acristavus | Wulagasaurus | None |
Caenagnathidae · large-parent comparison 56 · 7 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anomalipes | Hongtuya Formation · CN | 1 | Anzu | Anomalipes | None |
| Beibeilong | Gaogou Formation · CN | 1 | Anomalipes | Beibeilong | None |
| Chirostenotes | Aguja Formation · US | 1–2 | Anomalipes | Chirostenotes, Leptorhynchos | None |
| Eoneophron | South Dakota · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Anomalipes | Anzu, Caenagnathus, Chirostenotes, Eoneophron | None |
| Gigantoraptor | Iren Dabasu Formation · CN | 1–2 | Anomalipes | Caenagnathasia, Gigantoraptor | None |
| Leptorhynchos | Aguja Formation · US | 1–2 | Anomalipes | Chirostenotes, Leptorhynchos | None |
| Microvenator | Cloverly Formation · US | 1 | Anomalipes | Microvenator | None |
Ceratopsia · large-parent comparison 57 · 7 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajkaceratops | Csehbánya Formation · HU | 1–2 | Achelousaurus | Ajkaceratops | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Albalophosaurus | Kuwajima Formation · JP | 1–2 | Achelousaurus | Albalophosaurus | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Ferenceratops | Densuș-Ciula Formation · RO | 1–2 | Achelousaurus | Ferenceratops | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Micropachycephalosaurus | Jiangjunding Formation · CN | 2–3 | Achelousaurus | Micropachycephalosaurus | Psittacosaurus, Xuanhuasaurus |
| Notoceratops | Lago Colhué Huapi Formation · AR | 1–2 | Achelousaurus | Notoceratops | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Psittacosaurus | Andaikhudag Formation · MN | 2–3 | Achelousaurus | Psittacosaurus | Protoceratops, Xuanhuasaurus |
| Serendipaceratops | "Wonthaggi" Formation · AU | 1–2 | Achelousaurus | Serendipaceratops | Xuanhuasaurus |
Dicraeosauridae · large-parent comparison 58 · 7 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amargatitanis | La Amarga Formation · AR | 1–2 | Athenar | Amargasaurus, Amargatitanis | None |
| Athenar | Utah · US | 1 | Amargasaurus | Athenar | None |
| Dyslocosaurus | Wyoming · US | 1–2 | Amargasaurus | Dyslocosaurus, Kaatedocus | None |
| Kaatedocus | Wyoming · US | 1–2 | Amargasaurus | Dyslocosaurus, Kaatedocus | None |
| Pilmatueia | Mulichinco Formation · AR | 1 | Amargasaurus | Pilmatueia | None |
| Smitanosaurus | Colorado · US | 1 | Amargasaurus | Smitanosaurus | None |
| Suuwassea | Montana · US | 1 | Amargasaurus | Suuwassea | None |
Kritosaurini · large-parent comparison 59 · 7 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coahuilasaurus | Cerro del Pueblo Formation · MX | 1 | Gryposaurus | Coahuilasaurus | None |
| Gryposaurus | Javelina Formation · US | 1–2 | Coahuilasaurus | Gryposaurus, Kritosaurus | None |
| Huallasaurus | Los Alamitos Formation · AR | 1 | Coahuilasaurus | Huallasaurus | None |
| Kelumapusaura | Allen Formation · AR | 1 | Coahuilasaurus | Kelumapusaura | None |
| Kritosaurus | Javelina Formation · US | 1–2 | Coahuilasaurus | Gryposaurus, Kritosaurus | None |
| Naashoibitosaurus | Kirtland Formation · US | 1–2 | Coahuilasaurus | Kritosaurus, Naashoibitosaurus | None |
| Secernosaurus | Lago Colhué Huapi Formation · AR | 1 | Coahuilasaurus | Secernosaurus | None |
Noasauridae · large-parent comparison 60 · 7 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrocheirus | Cerro Fortaleza Formation · AR | 1 | Berthasaura | Austrocheirus | None |
| Berthasaura | Goio-Erê Formation · BR | 1–2 | Austrocheirus | Berthasaura, Vespersaurus | None |
| Deltadromeus | Baharîje Formation · EG | 1 | Austrocheirus | Deltadromeus | None |
| Huinculsaurus | Huincul Formation · AR | 1 | Austrocheirus | Huinculsaurus | None |
| Kiyacursor | Ilek Formation · RU | 1 | Austrocheirus | Kiyacursor | None |
| Laevisuchus | Lameta Formation · IN | 1 | Austrocheirus | Laevisuchus | None |
| Ligabueino | La Amarga Formation · AR | 1 | Austrocheirus | Ligabueino | None |
Plateosauridae · large-parent comparison 61 · 7 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coloradia | No proposed anchor | No anchor | — | — | None |
| Issi | Malmros Klint Formation · GL | 1–2 | Plateosauravus | Issi | Coloradia |
| Plateosauravus | Elliot Formation · ZA | 2–3 | Issi | Plateosauravus, Plateosaurus | Coloradia |
| Plateosaurus | Elliot Formation · ZA | 2–3 | Issi | Plateosauravus, Plateosaurus | Coloradia |
| Ruehleia | Trossingen Formation · DE | 2–3 | Issi | Plateosaurus, Ruehleia | Coloradia |
| Unaysaurus | Caturrita Formation · BR | 1–2 | Issi | Unaysaurus | Coloradia |
| Xixiposaurus | Lufeng Formation · CN | 1–2 | Issi | Xixiposaurus | Coloradia |
Sulcimentisauria · large-parent comparison 62 · 7 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diodorus | Timezgadiouine Formation · MA | 1 | Eucoelophysis | Diodorus | None |
| Eucoelophysis | Chinle Formation · US | 1–2 | Diodorus | Eucoelophysis, Kwanasaurus | None |
| Kwanasaurus | Chinle Formation · US | 1–2 | Diodorus | Eucoelophysis, Kwanasaurus | None |
| Lutungutali | Ntawere Formation · ZM | 1 | Diodorus | Lutungutali | None |
| Sacisaurus | Caturrita Formation · BR | 1 | Diodorus | Sacisaurus | None |
| Silesaurus | Drawno Beds Formation · PL | 1 | Diodorus | Silesaurus | None |
| Technosaurus | Cooper Canyon Formation · US | 1 | Diodorus | Technosaurus | None |
Unenlagiinae · large-parent comparison 63 · 7 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austroraptor | Allen Formation · AR | 1 | Buitreraptor | Austroraptor | None |
| Buitreraptor | Candeleros Formation · AR | 1 | Austroraptor | Buitreraptor | None |
| Diuqin | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1 | Austroraptor | Diuqin | None |
| Neuquenraptor | Portezuelo Formation · AR | 1–2 | Austroraptor | Neuquenraptor, Unenlagia | None |
| Rahonavis | Maevarano Formation · MG | 1 | Austroraptor | Rahonavis | None |
| Unenlagia | Portezuelo Formation · AR | 1–2 | Austroraptor | Neuquenraptor, Unenlagia | None |
| Ypupiara | Serra da Galga Formation · BR | 1 | Austroraptor | Ypupiara | None |
Velociraptorinae · large-parent comparison 64 · 7 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acheroraptor | Hell Creek Formation · US | 1 | Dineobellator | Acheroraptor | None |
| Dineobellator | Ojo Alamo Formation · US | 1 | Acheroraptor | Dineobellator | None |
| Kansaignathus | Yalovach Formation · TJ | 1 | Acheroraptor | Kansaignathus | None |
| Linheraptor | Wulansuhai Formation · CN | 1 | Acheroraptor | Linheraptor | None |
| Shri | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 2–3 | Acheroraptor | Shri, Tsaagan, Velociraptor | None |
| Tsaagan | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 2–3 | Acheroraptor | Shri, Tsaagan, Velociraptor | None |
| Velociraptor | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 2–3 | Acheroraptor | Shri, Tsaagan, Velociraptor | None |
Aeolosaurini · large-parent comparison 65 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeolosaurus | Serra da Galga Formation · BR | 2–3 | Gondwanatitan | Aeolosaurus, Baurutitan, Caieiria | None |
| Baurutitan | Serra da Galga Formation · BR | 2–3 | Gondwanatitan | Aeolosaurus, Baurutitan, Caieiria | None |
| Caieiria | Serra da Galga Formation · BR | 2–3 | Gondwanatitan | Aeolosaurus, Baurutitan, Caieiria | None |
| Gondwanatitan | Adamantina Formation · BR | 1 | Aeolosaurus | Gondwanatitan | None |
| Mesetasaurus | Guichón Formation · UY | 1 | Aeolosaurus | Mesetasaurus | None |
| Panamericansaurus | Allen Formation · AR | 1–2 | Baurutitan | Aeolosaurus, Panamericansaurus | None |
Alvarezsauridae · large-parent comparison 66 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achillesaurus | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Albertonykus | Achillesaurus, Alvarezsaurus | None |
| Albertonykus | Hell Creek Formation · US | 1–2 | Achillesaurus | Albertonykus, Trierarchuncus | None |
| Alnashetri | Candeleros Formation · AR | 1 | Achillesaurus | Alnashetri | None |
| Alvarezsaurus | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Albertonykus | Achillesaurus, Alvarezsaurus | None |
| Elopteryx | Râul Mare Formation · RO | 1 | Achillesaurus | Elopteryx | None |
| Trierarchuncus | Hell Creek Formation · US | 1–2 | Achillesaurus | Albertonykus, Trierarchuncus | None |
Ankylosauria · large-parent comparison 67 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dracopelta | Freixial Formation · PT | 1–2 | Antarctopelta | Dracopelta | Minotaurasaurus |
| Mymoorapelta | Morrison Formation · US | 1–4 | Antarctopelta | Gargoyleosaurus, Mymoorapelta | Minotaurasaurus, Silvisaurus |
| Sarcolestes | Oxford Clay Formation · UK | 1–4 | Antarctopelta | Sarcolestes | Hylaeosaurus, Minotaurasaurus, Polacanthus |
| Sinankylosaurus | Hongtuya Formation · CN | 1–4 | Antarctopelta | Sinankylosaurus | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus, Sauroplites |
| Spicomellus | El Mers III Formation · MA | 1–2 | Antarctopelta | Spicomellus | Minotaurasaurus |
| Vectipelta | Wessex Formation · UK | 1–4 | Antarctopelta | Polacanthus, Vectipelta | Hylaeosaurus, Minotaurasaurus |
Citipatinae · large-parent comparison 68 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citipati | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1 | Corythoraptor | Citipati | None |
| Corythoraptor | Hekou Formation · CN | 2–3 | Citipati | Corythoraptor, Huanansaurus, Tongtianlong | None |
| Huanansaurus | Hekou Formation · CN | 2–3 | Citipati | Corythoraptor, Huanansaurus, Tongtianlong | None |
| Rinchenia | Nemegt Formation · MN | 1 | Citipati | Rinchenia | None |
| Tongtianlong | Hekou Formation · CN | 2–3 | Citipati | Corythoraptor, Huanansaurus, Tongtianlong | None |
| Wulatelong | Wulansuhai Formation · CN | 1 | Citipati | Wulatelong | None |
Coelophysoidea · large-parent comparison 69 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dracoraptor | Blue Lias Formation · UK | 2–3 | Camposaurus | Dracoraptor, Sarcosaurus | Pendraig |
| Gojirasaurus | Bull Canyon Formation · US | 1–3 | Dracoraptor | Coelophysis, Gojirasaurus | Lepidus |
| Lophostropheus | Moon-Airel Formation · FR | 1 | Camposaurus | Lophostropheus | None |
| Pendraig | Wales · UK | 1–2 | Camposaurus | Dracoraptor, Pendraig | None |
| Sarcosaurus | Blue Lias Formation · UK | 2–3 | Camposaurus | Dracoraptor, Sarcosaurus | Pendraig |
| Syntarsus | Elliot Formation · ZA | 1–2 | Dracoraptor | Megapnosaurus, Syntarsus | None |
Dromaeosaurinae · large-parent comparison 70 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boreonykus | Wapiti Formation · CA | 1–2 | Dakotaraptor | Boreonykus | Dromaeosaurus |
| Dakotaraptor | Hell Creek Formation · US | 2–3 | Boreonykus | Dakotaraptor, Dromaeosaurus, Zapsalis | None |
| Dromaeosaurus | Hell Creek Formation · US | 2–3 | Boreonykus | Dakotaraptor, Dromaeosaurus, Zapsalis | None |
| Itemirus | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 1 | Boreonykus | Itemirus | None |
| Yurgovuchia | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 1–2 | Boreonykus | Yurgovuchia | Dromaeosaurus |
| Zapsalis | Hell Creek Formation · US | 2–3 | Boreonykus | Dakotaraptor, Dromaeosaurus, Zapsalis | None |
Gravisauria · large-parent comparison 71 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amygdalodon | Cerro Carnerero Formation · AR | 1–2 | Barapasaurus | Amygdalodon | Neuquensaurus |
| Barapasaurus | Kota Formation · IN | 1–2 | Amygdalodon | Barapasaurus | Isisaurus |
| Cetiosaurus | El Mers Formation · MA | 2–3 | Amygdalodon | Cetiosaurus | Rebbachisaurus, Tazoudasaurus |
| Spinophorosaurus | Irhazer II Formation · NE | 1–2 | Amygdalodon | Spinophorosaurus | Aegyptosaurus |
| Tazoudasaurus | Toundoute Group · MA | 2–4 | Amygdalodon | Tazoudasaurus | Atlasaurus, Cetiosaurus, Phosphatotitan |
| Volkheimeria | Cañadón Asfalto Formation · AR | 1–4 | Amygdalodon | Bagualia, Patagosaurus, Volkheimeria | Neuquensaurus |
Lognkosauria · large-parent comparison 72 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austroposeidon | Presidente Prudente Formation · BR | 1 | Drusilasaura | Austroposeidon | None |
| Drusilasaura | Bajo Barreal Formation · AR | 1 | Austroposeidon | Drusilasaura | None |
| Futalognkosaurus | Portezuelo Formation · AR | 1 | Austroposeidon | Futalognkosaurus | None |
| Mendozasaurus | Sierra Barrosa Formation · AR | 1 | Austroposeidon | Mendozasaurus | None |
| Quetecsaurus | Cerro Lisandro Formation · AR | 1 | Austroposeidon | Quetecsaurus | None |
| Traukutitan | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1 | Austroposeidon | Traukutitan | None |
Macronaria · large-parent comparison 73 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aragosaurus | Villar del Arzobispo Formation · ES | 1–2 | Atlasaurus | Aragosaurus, Galvesaurus | None |
| Atlasaurus | Guettioua Formation · MA | 1 | Abdarainurus | Atlasaurus | None |
| Bicharracosaurus | Cañadón Calcáreo Formation · AR | 2–3 | Aragosaurus | Bicharracosaurus, Tehuelchesaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Ceratocaudia | Kaladongar Formation · IN | 1–2 | Aragosaurus | Ceratocaudia | Isisaurus |
| Dashanpusaurus | Sichuan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1 | Abdarainurus | Dashanpusaurus | None |
| Yuzhoulong | Chongqing · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1 | Abdarainurus | Yuzhoulong | None |
Neotheropoda · large-parent comparison 74 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilophosaurus | Kayenta Formation · Utah · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Camposaurus | Dilophosaurus | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Dracovenator | Eastern Cape · ZA Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Camposaurus | Dracovenator | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Liliensternus | Trossingen Formation · DE Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Camposaurus | Liliensternus | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Notatesseraeraptor | Klettgau Formation · CH | 2–5 | Camposaurus | Liliensternus, Notatesseraeraptor | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Velocipes | Opole · PL Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Camposaurus | Velocipes | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
| Zupaysaurus | Los Colorados Formation · AR | 2–5 | Dilophosaurus | Powellvenator, Zupaysaurus | Ostromia, Qianzhousaurus, Sigilmassasaurus |
Oviraptorosauria · large-parent comparison 75 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avimimus | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 1–4 | Anomalipes | Avimimus, Conchoraptor, Heyuannia, Nemegtomaia | None |
| Caudipteryx | Jianshangou Member · Yixian Formation · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Anomalipes | Caudipteryx, Protarchaeopteryx | Banji, Ningyuansaurus |
| Incisivosaurus | Fuxin Formation · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Anomalipes | Incisivosaurus | Banji |
| Ningyuansaurus | Yixian Formation · Jianchang · Liaoning · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Anomalipes | Ningyuansaurus | Caudipteryx, Protarchaeopteryx, Xingtianosaurus |
| Protarchaeopteryx | Jianshangou Member · Yixian Formation · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Anomalipes | Caudipteryx, Protarchaeopteryx | Banji, Ningyuansaurus |
| Yuanyanglong | Miaogou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Anomalipes | Yuanyanglong | Banji |
Saltasauridae · large-parent comparison 76 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abditosaurus | Conques Formation · ES | 1 | Alamosaurus | Abditosaurus | None |
| Igai | Quseir Formation · EG | 1 | Abditosaurus | Igai | None |
| Nicksaurus | Vitakri Formation · PK | 1 | Abditosaurus | Nicksaurus | None |
| Qingxiusaurus | Guangxi · CN | 1 | Abditosaurus | Qingxiusaurus | None |
| Qunkasaura | Villalba de la Sierra Formation · ES | 1 | Abditosaurus | Qunkasaura | None |
| Zhuchengtitan | Hongtuya Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abditosaurus | Zhuchengtitan | Qingxiusaurus |
Spinosaurinae · large-parent comparison 77 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angaturama | Romualdo Formation · BR | 2–3 | Camarillasaurus | Angaturama, Irritator | Sigilmassasaurus |
| Camarillasaurus | Camarillas Formation · ES | 1–2 | Angaturama | Camarillasaurus | Sigilmassasaurus |
| Ichthyovenator | Grès supérieurs Formation · LA | 1–2 | Angaturama | Ichthyovenator | Sigilmassasaurus |
| Irritator | Romualdo Formation · BR | 2–3 | Camarillasaurus | Angaturama, Irritator | Sigilmassasaurus |
| Oxalaia | Alcântara Formation · BR | 1–2 | Angaturama | Oxalaia | Sigilmassasaurus |
| Sigilmassasaurus | No proposed anchor | No anchor | — | — | None |
Stegosaurinae · large-parent comparison 78 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperosaurus | Morrison Formation · US | 1–2 | Jiangjunosaurus | Hesperosaurus, Stegosaurus | None |
| Jiangjunosaurus | Shishugou Formation · CN | 1 | Hesperosaurus | Jiangjunosaurus | None |
| Loricatosaurus | Marnes à Belemnopsis latesulcatus Formation · FR | 1 | Hesperosaurus | Loricatosaurus | None |
| Stegosaurus | Morrison Formation · US | 1–2 | Jiangjunosaurus | Hesperosaurus, Stegosaurus | None |
| Wuerhosaurus | Ejinhoro Formation · CN | 1 | Hesperosaurus | Wuerhosaurus | None |
| Yanbeilong | Zuoyun Formation · CN | 1 | Hesperosaurus | Yanbeilong | None |
Therizinosauria · large-parent comparison 79 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlikosaurus | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1–4 | Falcarius | Duonychus, Enigmosaurus, Erlikosaurus, Segnosaurus | None |
| Falcarius | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 1–2 | Erlikosaurus | Falcarius, Martharaptor | None |
| Fukuivenator | Kitadani Formation · JP | 1 | Alxasaurus | Fukuivenator | None |
| Jianchangosaurus | Yixian Formation · CN | 2–3 | Erlikosaurus | Beipiaosaurus, Jianchangosaurus, Kayrasaurus | None |
| Kayrasaurus | Yixian Formation · CN | 2–3 | Erlikosaurus | Beipiaosaurus, Jianchangosaurus, Kayrasaurus | None |
| Lingyuanosaurus | Jiufotang Formation · CN | 1 | Alxasaurus | Lingyuanosaurus | None |
Troodontinae · large-parent comparison 80 · 6 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byronosaurus | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1–2 | Albertavenator | Byronosaurus, Saurornithoides | None |
| Hypnovenator | Ohyamashimo Formation · JP | 1 | Albertavenator | Hypnovenator | None |
| Linhevenator | Wulansuhai Formation · CN | 1 | Albertavenator | Linhevenator | None |
| Sinornithoides | Ejinhoro Formation · CN | 1 | Albertavenator | Sinornithoides | None |
| Troodon | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 1–3 | Borogovia | Latenivenatrix, Stenonychosaurus, Troodon | None |
| Urbacodon | Dzharakuduk Formation · UZ | 1 | Albertavenator | Urbacodon | None |
Centrosaurini · large-parent comparison 81 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrosaurus | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 2–3 | Coronosaurus | Centrosaurus, Spinops, Styracosaurus | None |
| Coronosaurus | Oldman Formation · CA | 2–3 | Rubeosaurus | Centrosaurus, Coronosaurus, Spinops | None |
| Rubeosaurus | Two Medicine Formation · US | 1–2 | Coronosaurus | Rubeosaurus | Centrosaurus |
| Spinops | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 2–3 | Coronosaurus | Centrosaurus, Spinops, Styracosaurus | None |
| Styracosaurus | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 2–3 | Coronosaurus | Centrosaurus, Spinops, Styracosaurus | None |
Chaoyangsauridae · large-parent comparison 82 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaoyangsaurus | Tuchengzi Formation · CN | 1–2 | Hualianceratops | Chaoyangsaurus, Xuanhuaceratops | None |
| Hualianceratops | Shishugou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Chaoyangsaurus | Hualianceratops, Yinlong | None |
| Stenopelix | Bückeberg Formation · DE | 1 | Chaoyangsaurus | Stenopelix | None |
| Xuanhuaceratops | Tuchengzi Formation · CN | 1–2 | Hualianceratops | Chaoyangsaurus, Xuanhuaceratops | None |
| Yinlong | Shishugou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Chaoyangsaurus | Hualianceratops, Yinlong | None |
Coelophysidae · large-parent comparison 83 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucianovenator | Quebrada del Barro Formation · AR | 1 | Camposaurus | Lucianovenator | None |
| Megapnosaurus | Lufeng Formation · CN | 1–2 | Camposaurus | Megapnosaurus, Panguraptor | None |
| Panguraptor | Lufeng Formation · CN | 1–2 | Camposaurus | Megapnosaurus, Panguraptor | None |
| Powellvenator | Los Colorados Formation · AR | 1 | Camposaurus | Powellvenator | None |
| Procompsognathus | Löwenstein Formation · DE | 1 | Camposaurus | Procompsognathus | None |
Dacentrurinae · large-parent comparison 84 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adratiklit | El Mers III Formation · MA | 2–3 | Dacentrurus | Adratiklit, Thyreosaurus | Alcovasaurus |
| Alcovasaurus | No proposed anchor | No anchor | — | — | None |
| Dacentrurus | Alcobaça Formation · PT | 1–2 | Adratiklit | Dacentrurus | Alcovasaurus |
| Kentrosaurus | Tendaguru Formation · TZ | 1–2 | Adratiklit | Kentrosaurus | Alcovasaurus |
| Thyreosaurus | El Mers III Formation · MA | 2–3 | Dacentrurus | Adratiklit, Thyreosaurus | Alcovasaurus |
Deinocheiridae · large-parent comparison 85 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deinocheirus | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1–2 | Harpymimus | Deinocheirus, Garudimimus | None |
| Garudimimus | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1–2 | Harpymimus | Deinocheirus, Garudimimus | None |
| Harpymimus | Khuren Dukh Formation · MN | 1 | Deinocheirus | Harpymimus | None |
| Paraxenisaurus | Cerro del Pueblo Formation · MX | 1 | Deinocheirus | Paraxenisaurus | None |
| Tyrannomimus | Kitadani Formation · JP | 1 | Deinocheirus | Tyrannomimus | None |
Diamantinasauria · large-parent comparison 86 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamantinasaurus | Winton Formation · AU | 2–3 | Mansourasaurus | Diamantinasaurus, Savannasaurus, Wintonotitan | None |
| Mansourasaurus | Quseir Formation · EG | 1 | Diamantinasaurus | Mansourasaurus | None |
| Sarmientosaurus | Bajo Barreal Formation · AR | 1 | Diamantinasaurus | Sarmientosaurus | None |
| Savannasaurus | Winton Formation · AU | 2–3 | Mansourasaurus | Diamantinasaurus, Savannasaurus, Wintonotitan | None |
| Wintonotitan | Winton Formation · AU | 2–3 | Mansourasaurus | Diamantinasaurus, Savannasaurus, Wintonotitan | None |
Dryosauridae · large-parent comparison 87 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryosaurus | Lourinhã Formation · PT | 1–2 | Dysalotosaurus | Dryosaurus, Eousdryosaurus | None |
| Dysalotosaurus | Tendaguru Formation · TZ | 1 | Dryosaurus | Dysalotosaurus | None |
| Elrhazosaurus | Elrhaz Formation · NE | 1 | Dryosaurus | Elrhazosaurus | None |
| Eousdryosaurus | Lourinhã Formation · PT | 1–2 | Dysalotosaurus | Dryosaurus, Eousdryosaurus | None |
| Valdosaurus | Castrillo de la Reina Formation · ES | 1 | Dryosaurus | Valdosaurus | None |
Eudromaeosauria · large-parent comparison 88 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achillobator | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1 | Acheroraptor | Achillobator | None |
| Adasaurus | Nemegt Formation · MN | 1 | Acheroraptor | Adasaurus | None |
| Deinonychus | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 2–4 | Acheroraptor | Deinonychus, Utahraptor, Yurgovuchia | Dromaeosaurus |
| Utahraptor | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 2–4 | Acheroraptor | Deinonychus, Utahraptor, Yurgovuchia | Dromaeosaurus |
| Vectiraptor | Wessex Formation · UK | 1 | Acheroraptor | Vectiraptor | None |
Euoplocephalini · large-parent comparison 89 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anodontosaurus | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 1–2 | Dyoplosaurus | Anodontosaurus, Euoplocephalus | None |
| Dyoplosaurus | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 4 | Anodontosaurus | Anodontosaurus, Dyoplosaurus, Euoplocephalus, Platypelta, Scolosaurus | None |
| Euoplocephalus | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 1–2 | Dyoplosaurus | Anodontosaurus, Euoplocephalus | None |
| Platypelta | Oldman Formation · CA | 1–2 | Anodontosaurus | Euoplocephalus, Platypelta | None |
| Scolosaurus | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 4 | Anodontosaurus | Anodontosaurus, Dyoplosaurus, Euoplocephalus, Platypelta, Scolosaurus | None |
Eustreptospondylinae · large-parent comparison 90 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afrovenator | Irhazer II Formation · NE | 1 | Dubreuillosaurus | Afrovenator | None |
| Dubreuillosaurus | Calcaires de Caen Formation · FR | 1 | Afrovenator | Dubreuillosaurus | None |
| Eustreptospondylus | Oxford Clay Formation · UK | 1 | Afrovenator | Eustreptospondylus | None |
| Magnosaurus | Middle Inferior Oolite Formation · UK | 1 | Afrovenator | Magnosaurus | None |
| Piveteausaurus | Marnes de Dives Formation · FR | 1 | Afrovenator | Piveteausaurus | None |
Hadrosauridae · large-parent comparison 91 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquilarhinus | Abajo Shale Member · Aguja Formation · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–3 | Adelolophus | Aquilarhinus | Hadrosaurus, Kritosaurus |
| Eotrachodon | Mooreville Chalk Formation · US | 1–2 | Adelolophus | Eotrachodon | Hadrosaurus |
| Lapampasaurus | Allen Formation · AR | 1–3 | Adelolophus | Bonapartesaurus, Kelumapusaura, Lapampasaurus | None |
| Malefica | Alto Shale Member · Aguja Formation · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Ahshislesaurus | Angulomastacator, Kritosaurus, Malefica | Hadrosaurus |
| Yamatosaurus | Kita-ama Formation · JP | 1 | Acristavus | Yamatosaurus | None |
Heterodontosaurinae · large-parent comparison 92 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrictosaurus | Elliot Formation · LS | 1 | Heterodontosaurus | Abrictosaurus | None |
| Heterodontosaurus | Elliot Formation · ZA | 2–3 | Abrictosaurus | Heterodontosaurus, Lycorhinus, Pegomastax | None |
| Lycorhinus | Elliot Formation · ZA | 2–3 | Abrictosaurus | Heterodontosaurus, Lycorhinus, Pegomastax | None |
| Manidens | Cañadón Asfalto Formation · AR | 1 | Abrictosaurus | Manidens | None |
| Pegomastax | Elliot Formation · ZA | 2–3 | Abrictosaurus | Heterodontosaurus, Lycorhinus, Pegomastax | None |
Huayangosauridae · large-parent comparison 93 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baiyinosaurus | Wangjiashan Formation · CN | 1 | Bashanosaurus | Baiyinosaurus | None |
| Bashanosaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 2–3 | Baiyinosaurus | Bashanosaurus, Gigantspinosaurus, Huayangosaurus | None |
| Gigantspinosaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 2–3 | Baiyinosaurus | Bashanosaurus, Gigantspinosaurus, Huayangosaurus | None |
| Huayangosaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 2–3 | Baiyinosaurus | Bashanosaurus, Gigantspinosaurus, Huayangosaurus | None |
| Isaberrysaura | Los Molles Formation · AR | 1 | Baiyinosaurus | Isaberrysaura | None |
Majungasaurini · large-parent comparison 94 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcovenator | Argiles rutilantes Formation · FR | 1 | Genusaurus | Arcovenator | None |
| Genusaurus | Marnes bleues Formation · FR | 1–2 | Indosaurus | Genusaurus | Arcovenator |
| Indosaurus | Lameta Formation · IN | 1–2 | Arcovenator | Indosaurus, Rajasaurus | None |
| Majungasaurus | Maevarano Formation · MG | 1 | Arcovenator | Majungasaurus | None |
| Rajasaurus | Lameta Formation · IN | 1–2 | Arcovenator | Indosaurus, Rajasaurus | None |
Massopoda · large-parent comparison 95 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchisaurus | Portland Formation · US | 1–2 | Adeopapposaurus | Anchisaurus | Alamosaurus |
| Musankwa | Pebbly Arkose Formation · ZW | 1–2 | Aardonyx | Massospondylus, Musankwa | None |
| Tuebingosaurus | Löwenstein Formation · DE | 1–2 | Adeopapposaurus | Tuebingosaurus | Ornithopsis |
| Wudingloong | Yubacun Formation · Yunnan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1 | Aardonyx | Wudingloong | None |
| Xiangyunloong | Fengjiahe Formation · Yunnan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Adeopapposaurus | Chinshakiangosaurus, Irisosaurus, Xiangyunloong, Yunnanosaurus | None |
Metriacanthosauridae · large-parent comparison 96 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpkarakush | Balabansai Formation · KG | 1 | Erectopus | Alpkarakush | None |
| Erectopus | Baharîje Formation · EG | 1 | Alpkarakush | Erectopus | None |
| Shidaisaurus | Chuanjie Formation · CN | 1 | Alpkarakush | Shidaisaurus | None |
| Yangchuanosaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 1–2 | Alpkarakush | Sinraptor, Yangchuanosaurus | None |
| Yuanmouraptor | Zhanghe Formation · CN | 1 | Alpkarakush | Yuanmouraptor | None |
Nasutoceratopsini · large-parent comparison 97 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avaceratops | Judith River Formation · US | 1–2 | Crittendenceratops | Avaceratops, Furcatoceratops | None |
| Crittendenceratops | Fort Crittenden Formation · US | 1 | Avaceratops | Crittendenceratops | None |
| Furcatoceratops | Judith River Formation · US | 1–2 | Crittendenceratops | Avaceratops, Furcatoceratops | None |
| Nasutoceratops | Kaiparowits Formation · US | 1 | Avaceratops | Nasutoceratops | None |
| Yehuecauhceratops | Aguja Formation · MX | 1 | Avaceratops | Yehuecauhceratops | None |
Oviraptoridae · large-parent comparison 98 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobiraptor | Nemegt Formation · MN | 2–5 | Luoyanggia | Gobiraptor, Ingenia, Nemegtomaia, Oksoko, Rinchenia | None |
| Luoyanggia | Haoling Formation · CN | 1–2 | Citipati | Luoyanggia | Banji |
| Nankangia | Nanxiong Formation · CN | 1–4 | Citipati | Ganzhousaurus, Jiangxisaurus, Nankangia | Banji |
| Oviraptor | Dabrazhin Formation · KZ | 1 | Banji | Oviraptor | None |
| Yulong | Qiupa Formation · CN | 1–2 | Citipati | Yulong | Banji |
Pachycephalosauridae · large-parent comparison 99 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amtocephale | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1 | Acrotholus | Amtocephale | None |
| Colepiocephale | Foremost Formation · CA | 1–3 | Alaskacephale | Colepiocephale | Foraminacephale, Sphaerotholus |
| Hanssuesia | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 1–3 | Alaskacephale | Foraminacephale, Hanssuesia, Sphaerotholus | None |
| Sinocephale | Ulansuhai Formation · CN | 1 | Acrotholus | Sinocephale | None |
| Tylocephale | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 1 | Acrotholus | Tylocephale | None |
Pachycephalosaurinae · large-parent comparison 100 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrotholus | Milk River Formation · CA | 2–3 | Brontotholus | Acrotholus | Foraminacephale, Sphaerotholus |
| Brontotholus | Oldman Formation · CA | 2–3 | Acrotholus | Brontotholus | Foraminacephale, Sphaerotholus |
| Foraminacephale | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 1–2 | Acrotholus | Foraminacephale, Sphaerotholus | None |
| Platytholus | Hell Creek Formation · US | 1–2 | Acrotholus | Platytholus, Sphaerotholus | None |
| Sphaerotholus | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 1–2 | Acrotholus | Foraminacephale, Sphaerotholus | None |
Proceratosauridae · large-parent comparison 101 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guanlong | Shishugou Formation · CN | 1 | Kileskus | Guanlong | None |
| Kileskus | Itat Formation · RU | 1 | Guanlong | Kileskus | None |
| Proceratosaurus | White Limestone Formation · UK | 1 | Guanlong | Proceratosaurus | None |
| Sinotyrannus | Jiufotang Formation · CN | 1 | Guanlong | Sinotyrannus | None |
| Yutyrannus | Yixian Formation · CN | 1 | Guanlong | Yutyrannus | None |
Rebbachisaurinae · large-parent comparison 102 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demandasaurus | Castrillo de la Reina Formation · ES | 1 | Itapeuasaurus | Demandasaurus | None |
| Itapeuasaurus | Alcântara Formation · BR | 1 | Demandasaurus | Itapeuasaurus | None |
| Nigersaurus | Elrhaz Formation · NE | 1 | Demandasaurus | Nigersaurus | None |
| Rebbachisaurus | Gara Sbaa Formation · MA | 1 | Demandasaurus | Rebbachisaurus | None |
| Tataouinea | Aïn el Guettar Formation · TN | 1 | Demandasaurus | Tataouinea | None |
Saltasaurinae · large-parent comparison 103 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosaurus | Black Peaks Formation · US | 1 | Bonatitan | Alamosaurus | None |
| Bonatitan | Allen Formation · AR | 2–3 | Alamosaurus | Bonatitan, Neuquensaurus, Rocasaurus | None |
| Ibirania | São José do Rio Preto Formation · BR | 1 | Alamosaurus | Ibirania | None |
| Rocasaurus | Allen Formation · AR | 2–3 | Alamosaurus | Bonatitan, Neuquensaurus, Rocasaurus | None |
| Yamanasaurus | Río Playas Formation · EC | 1 | Alamosaurus | Yamanasaurus | None |
Saltasauroidea · large-parent comparison 104 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isisaurus | Lameta Formation · IN | 1 | Abditosaurus | Isisaurus | None |
| Rapetosaurus | Maevarano Formation · MG | 1 | Abditosaurus | Rapetosaurus | None |
| Tapuiasaurus | Quiricó Formation · BR | 1 | Abditosaurus | Tapuiasaurus | None |
| Titanomachya | La Colonia Formation · AR | 1–2 | Isisaurus | Titanomachya | Neuquensaurus |
| Udelartitan | Guichón Formation · UY | 1 | Abditosaurus | Udelartitan | None |
Saurolophinae · large-parent comparison 105 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahshislesaurus | Kirtland Formation · US | 1 | Barsboldia | Ahshislesaurus | None |
| Barsboldia | Nemegt Formation · MN | 1 | Ahshislesaurus | Barsboldia | None |
| Gongshuilong | Lianhe Formation · CN | 1 | Ahshislesaurus | Gongshuilong | None |
| Laiyangosaurus | Jingangkou Formation · CN | 1 | Ahshislesaurus | Laiyangosaurus | None |
| Rhinorex | Nelsen Formation · US | 1 | Ahshislesaurus | Rhinorex | None |
Silesauridae · large-parent comparison 106 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanasaurus | Rio Grande do Sul · BR | 2–3 | Asilisaurus | Amanasaurus, Gamatavus, Sacisaurus | None |
| Asilisaurus | Manda Beds Formation · TZ | 1 | Amanasaurus | Asilisaurus | None |
| Gamatavus | Santa Maria Formation · BR | 1–2 | Asilisaurus | Gamatavus | Amanasaurus |
| Lewisuchus | Chañares Formation · AR | 1 | Amanasaurus | Lewisuchus | None |
| Soumyasaurus | Cooper Canyon Formation · US | 1–2 | Amanasaurus | Soumyasaurus, Technosaurus | None |
Thescelosaurinae · large-parent comparison 107 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changmiania | Yixian Formation · CN | 1 | Doolysaurus | Changmiania | None |
| Doolysaurus | Ilseongsan Formation · KR | 1 | Changmiania | Doolysaurus | None |
| Fona | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 1 | Changmiania | Fona | None |
| Parksosaurus | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 1–2 | Changmiania | Parksosaurus | Thescelosaurus |
| Thescelosaurus | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 1 | Changmiania | Thescelosaurus | None |
Triceratopsini · large-parent comparison 108 · 5 targets
No standard clues applied
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eotriceratops | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 1 | Regaliceratops | Eotriceratops | None |
| Regaliceratops | St. Mary River Formation · CA | 1 | Eotriceratops | Regaliceratops | None |
| Titanoceratops | Kirtland Formation · US | 1–2 | Eotriceratops | Titanoceratops, Torosaurus | None |
| Torosaurus | Frenchman Formation · CA | 1–2 | Eotriceratops | Torosaurus, Triceratops | None |
| Triceratops | Frenchman Formation · CA | 1–2 | Eotriceratops | Torosaurus, Triceratops | None |
Hadrosauroidea · standard-clue pool 1 · 24 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datonglong | Huiquanpu Formation · CN | 2–3 | Bactrosaurus | Datonglong, Shantungosaurus | Nanningosaurus |
| Equijubus | Gansu · CN | 3–4 | Acristavus | Equijubus, Gongpoquansaurus, Jintasaurus, Xuwulong | None |
| Fukuisaurus | Kitadani Formation · JP | 1–2 | Acristavus | Fukuisaurus, Koshisaurus | None |
| Gilmoreosaurus | Iren Dabasu Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Bactrosaurus, Gilmoreosaurus | Nanningosaurus |
| Gobihadros | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Bactrosaurus, Gobihadros | None |
| Gongpoquansaurus | Gansu · CN | 3–4 | Acristavus | Equijubus, Gongpoquansaurus, Jintasaurus, Xuwulong | None |
| Haolong | Yixian Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Haolong | Nanningosaurus |
| Jintasaurus | Xiagou Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Jintasaurus, Xuwulong | Nanningosaurus |
| Koshisaurus | Kitadani Formation · JP | 1–2 | Acristavus | Fukuisaurus, Koshisaurus | None |
| Levnesovia | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 1 | Acristavus | Levnesovia | None |
| Nanningosaurus | Guangxi · CN | 1 | Acristavus | Nanningosaurus | None |
| Nanyangosaurus | Majiacun Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Nanyangosaurus, Zhanghenglong | Nanningosaurus |
| Penelopognathus | Bayangobi Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Penelopognathus | Nanningosaurus |
| Plesiohadros | Alagteeg Formation · MN | 1 | Acristavus | Plesiohadros | None |
| Probactrosaurus | Miaogou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Probactrosaurus | Nanningosaurus |
| Qianjiangsaurus | Zhengyang Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Qianjiangsaurus | Nanningosaurus |
| Ratchasimasaurus | Khok Kruat Formation · TH | 1–2 | Acristavus | Ratchasimasaurus, Sirindhorna | None |
| Shuangmiaosaurus | Sunjiawan Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Shuangmiaosaurus | Nanningosaurus |
| Sirindhorna | Khok Kruat Formation · TH | 1–2 | Acristavus | Ratchasimasaurus, Sirindhorna | None |
| Tanius | Jiangjunding Formation · CN | 1–2 | Acristavus | Tanius | Nanningosaurus |
| Xuwulong | Xiagou Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Jintasaurus, Xuwulong | Nanningosaurus |
| Yunganglong | Zhumapu Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Yunganglong, Zuoyunlong | Nanningosaurus |
| Zhanghenglong | Majiacun Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Nanyangosaurus, Zhanghenglong | Nanningosaurus |
| Zuoyunlong | Zhumapu Formation · CN | 2–3 | Acristavus | Yunganglong, Zuoyunlong | Nanningosaurus |
Nodosauridae · standard-clue pool 2 · 20 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acantholipan | Pen Formation · MX | 1 | Animantarx | Acantholipan | None |
| Animantarx | Mussentuchit Member · Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Animantarx, Peloroplites | Silvisaurus |
| Borealopelta | Clearwater Formation · CA | 1 | Acantholipan | Borealopelta | None |
| Edmontonia | Lance Formation · US | 3–4 | Acantholipan | Edmontonia, Nodosaurus, Panoplosaurus | Silvisaurus |
| Gastonia | Poison Strip Sandstone Member · Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 3–4 | Acantholipan | Gastonia, Hoplitosaurus, Sauropelta | Silvisaurus |
| Glyptodontopelta | Kirtland Formation · US | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Glyptodontopelta | Silvisaurus |
| Hoplitosaurus | Lakota Formation · US | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Hoplitosaurus | Silvisaurus |
| Invictarx | Menefee Formation · US | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Invictarx | Silvisaurus |
| Niobrarasaurus | Niobrara Formation · US | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Niobrarasaurus | Silvisaurus |
| Nodosaurus | Lance Formation · US | 3–4 | Acantholipan | Edmontonia, Nodosaurus, Panoplosaurus | Silvisaurus |
| Panoplosaurus | Lance Formation · US | 3–4 | Acantholipan | Edmontonia, Nodosaurus, Panoplosaurus | Silvisaurus |
| Patagopelta | Allen Formation · AR | 1 | Acantholipan | Patagopelta | None |
| Pawpawsaurus | Paw Paw Formation · US | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Pawpawsaurus, Texasetes | Silvisaurus |
| Peloroplites | Ruby Ranch Member · Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 3–4 | Acantholipan | Gastonia, Peloroplites, Sauropelta | Silvisaurus |
| Propanoplosaurus | Patuxent Formation · US | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Propanoplosaurus | Silvisaurus |
| Sauropelta | Cloverly Formation · US | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Sauropelta, Tatankacephalus | Silvisaurus |
| Silvisaurus | Dakota Formation · US | 1 | Acantholipan | Silvisaurus | None |
| Stegopelta | Frontier Formation · US | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Nodosaurus, Stegopelta | Silvisaurus |
| Tatankacephalus | Cloverly Formation · US | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Sauropelta, Tatankacephalus | Silvisaurus |
| Texasetes | Paw Paw Formation · US | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Pawpawsaurus, Texasetes | Silvisaurus |
Mamenchisauridae · standard-clue pool 3 · 19 targets
herbivore · Jurassic · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrosaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 4–5 | Analong | Abrosaurus, Daanosaurus, Omeisaurus, Qijianglong, Zigongosaurus | None |
| Analong | Chuanjie Formation · CN | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Analong, Chuanjiesaurus | Omeisaurus |
| Anhuilong | Hongqin Formation · CN | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Anhuilong, Huangshanlong | Omeisaurus |
| Bellusaurus | Shishugou Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Bellusaurus, Klamelisaurus, Tienshanosaurus | Omeisaurus |
| Chuanjiesaurus | Chuanjie Formation · CN | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Analong, Chuanjiesaurus | Omeisaurus |
| Daanosaurus | Upper Member · Shaximiao Formation · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Daanosaurus, Omeisaurus | Qijianglong, Zigongosaurus |
| Eomamenchisaurus | Zhanghe Formation · CN | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Eomamenchisaurus, Yuanmousaurus | Omeisaurus |
| Huangshanlong | Hongqin Formation · CN | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Anhuilong, Huangshanlong | Omeisaurus |
| Hudiesaurus | Kalazha Formation · CN | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Hudiesaurus, Rhomaleopakhus | Omeisaurus |
| Jingiella | Dongxing Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abrosaurus | Jingiella | Omeisaurus |
| Klamelisaurus | Shishugou Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Bellusaurus, Klamelisaurus, Tienshanosaurus | Omeisaurus |
| Omeisaurus | Daanzhai Member · Shaximiao Formation · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Omeisaurus | Daanosaurus, Qijianglong, Zigongosaurus |
| Qijianglong | Suining Formation · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Qijianglong, Tongnanlong | Omeisaurus |
| Rhomaleopakhus | Kalazha Formation · CN | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Hudiesaurus, Rhomaleopakhus | Omeisaurus |
| Tienshanosaurus | Shishugou Formation · CN | 3–4 | Abrosaurus | Bellusaurus, Klamelisaurus, Tienshanosaurus | Omeisaurus |
| Tonganosaurus | Yimen Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abrosaurus | Tonganosaurus | Omeisaurus |
| Tongnanlong | Suining Formation · CN | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Qijianglong, Tongnanlong | Omeisaurus |
| Xinjiangtitan | Qiketai Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abrosaurus | Xinjiangtitan | Omeisaurus |
| Yuanmousaurus | Zhanghe Formation · CN | 2–3 | Abrosaurus | Eomamenchisaurus, Yuanmousaurus | Omeisaurus |
Chasmosaurinae · standard-clue pool 4 · 16 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agujaceratops | Aguja Formation · MX | 1–2 | Anchiceratops | Agujaceratops | Coahuilaceratops |
| Anchiceratops | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 3–4 | Agujaceratops | Anchiceratops, Arrhinoceratops, Eotriceratops | Chasmosaurus |
| Arrhinoceratops | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 3–4 | Agujaceratops | Anchiceratops, Arrhinoceratops, Eotriceratops | Chasmosaurus |
| Bisticeratops | Kirtland Formation · US | 4–6 | Agujaceratops | Bisticeratops, Navajoceratops, Pentaceratops, Terminocavus, Titanoceratops, Torosaurus | None |
| Bravoceratops | Javelina Formation · US | 1–2 | Agujaceratops | Bravoceratops, Torosaurus | None |
| Chasmosaurus | Judith River Formation · US | 3–4 | Agujaceratops | Chasmosaurus, Judiceratops, Spiclypeus, Vagaceratops | None |
| Coahuilaceratops | Cerro Huerta Formation · MX | 1 | Agujaceratops | Coahuilaceratops | None |
| Judiceratops | Judith River Formation · US | 3–4 | Agujaceratops | Chasmosaurus, Judiceratops, Spiclypeus, Vagaceratops | None |
| Kosmoceratops | Kaiparowits Formation · US | 1–2 | Agujaceratops | Kosmoceratops, Utahceratops | None |
| Navajoceratops | Kirtland Formation · US | 4–6 | Agujaceratops | Bisticeratops, Navajoceratops, Pentaceratops, Terminocavus, Titanoceratops, Torosaurus | None |
| Pentaceratops | Aguja Formation · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Anchiceratops | Agujaceratops, Pentaceratops | None |
| Sierraceratops | Hall Lake Formation · US | 1–2 | Agujaceratops | Sierraceratops, Triceratops | None |
| Spiclypeus | Judith River Formation · US | 3–4 | Agujaceratops | Chasmosaurus, Judiceratops, Spiclypeus, Vagaceratops | None |
| Terminocavus | Kirtland Formation · US | 4–6 | Agujaceratops | Bisticeratops, Navajoceratops, Pentaceratops, Terminocavus, Titanoceratops, Torosaurus | None |
| Utahceratops | Kaiparowits Formation · US | 1–2 | Agujaceratops | Kosmoceratops, Utahceratops | None |
| Vagaceratops | Judith River Formation · US | 3–4 | Agujaceratops | Chasmosaurus, Judiceratops, Spiclypeus, Vagaceratops | None |
Euhelopodidae · standard-clue pool 5 · 15 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daxiatitan | Gansu · CN | 3–4 | Erketu | Daxiatitan, Gobititan, Qiaowanlong, Yongjinglong | None |
| Erketu | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1 | Daxiatitan | Erketu | None |
| Euhelopus | Mengyin Formation · CN | 3–4 | Gobititan | Euhelopus | Daxiatitan, Erketu, Yongjinglong |
| Gobititan | Gansu · CN | 3–4 | Erketu | Daxiatitan, Gobititan, Qiaowanlong, Yongjinglong | None |
| Huabeisaurus | Shanxi · CN | 1 | Daxiatitan | Huabeisaurus | None |
| Nagatitan | Khok Kruat Formation · TH | 1–2 | Daxiatitan | Nagatitan, Phuwiangosaurus | None |
| Phuwiangosaurus | Khok Kruat Formation · TH | 1–2 | Daxiatitan | Nagatitan, Phuwiangosaurus | None |
| Qiaowanlong | Gansu · CN | 3–4 | Erketu | Daxiatitan, Gobititan, Qiaowanlong, Yongjinglong | None |
| Ruixinia | Liaoning · CN | 1–2 | Daxiatitan | Euhelopus, Ruixinia | None |
| Ruyangosaurus | Henan · CN | 1–2 | Daxiatitan | Ruyangosaurus, Xianshanosaurus | None |
| Silutitan | Xinjiang · CN | 1–2 | Daxiatitan | Euhelopus, Silutitan | None |
| Tambatitanis | Ohyamashimo Formation · JP | 1 | Daxiatitan | Tambatitanis | None |
| Tangvayosaurus | Grès supérieurs Formation · LA | 1 | Daxiatitan | Tangvayosaurus | None |
| Xianshanosaurus | Henan · CN | 1–2 | Daxiatitan | Ruyangosaurus, Xianshanosaurus | None |
| Yongjinglong | Gansu · CN | 3–4 | Erketu | Daxiatitan, Gobititan, Qiaowanlong, Yongjinglong | None |
Titanosauria · standard-clue pool 6 · 12 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andesaurus | Candeleros Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Andesaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Argyrosaurus | Lago Colhué Huapi Formation · AR | 1–4 | Abdarainurus | Aeolosaurus, Argyrosaurus, Elaltitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Baalsaurus | Portezuelo Formation · AR | 3–4 | Abdarainurus | Baalsaurus, Barrosasaurus, Futalognkosaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Barrosasaurus | Portezuelo Formation · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Abdarainurus | Baalsaurus, Barrosasaurus, Futalognkosaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Choconsaurus | Huincul Formation · Neuquén · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Abdarainurus | Argentinosaurus, Bustingorrytitan, Choconsaurus | None |
| Laplatasaurus | Anacleto Formation · Río Negro · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Abdarainurus | Chadititan, Laplatasaurus, Neuquensaurus, Pellegrinisaurus | None |
| Malarguesaurus | Los Bastos Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Malarguesaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Narambuenatitan | Anacleto Formation · Neuquén · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Abdarainurus | Barrosasaurus, Narambuenatitan, Pitekunsaurus | None |
| Ninjatitan | Bajada Colorada Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Ninjatitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Petrobrasaurus | Plottier Formation · AR | 2–4 | Abdarainurus | Muyelensaurus, Notocolossus, Petrobrasaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Tiamat | Açu Formation · BR | 1 | Abdarainurus | Tiamat | None |
| Yeneen | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 4–7 | Abdarainurus | Bonitasaura, Inawentu, Neuquensaurus, Overosaurus, Rinconsaurus, Traukutitan, Yeneen | None |
Heyuanninae · standard-clue pool 7 · 11 targets
omnivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banji | Jiangxi · CN | 2–3 | Conchoraptor | Banji, Ganzhousaurus, Jiangxisaurus | None |
| Conchoraptor | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 2–3 | Banji | Conchoraptor, Heyuannia, Nemegtomaia | None |
| Ganzhousaurus | Nanxiong Formation · CN | 2–3 | Conchoraptor | Ganzhousaurus, Jiangxisaurus | Banji |
| Heyuannia | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 2–3 | Banji | Conchoraptor, Heyuannia, Nemegtomaia | None |
| Ingenia | Nemegt Formation · MN | 2–3 | Banji | Ingenia, Nemegtomaia, Oksoko | None |
| Jiangxisaurus | Nanxiong Formation · CN | 2–3 | Conchoraptor | Ganzhousaurus, Jiangxisaurus | Banji |
| Khaan | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1 | Banji | Khaan | None |
| Machairasaurus | Bayan Mandahu Formation · CN | 1–2 | Conchoraptor | Machairasaurus | Banji |
| Nemegtomaia | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 2–3 | Banji | Conchoraptor, Heyuannia, Nemegtomaia | None |
| Oksoko | Nemegt Formation · MN | 2–3 | Banji | Ingenia, Nemegtomaia, Oksoko | None |
| Shixinggia | Pingling Formation · CN | 1–2 | Conchoraptor | Shixinggia | Banji |
Parvicursorinae · standard-clue pool 8 · 11 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albinykus | Javkhlant Formation · MN | 1 | Ceratonykus | Albinykus | None |
| Ceratonykus | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Dzharaonyx | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 1 | Albinykus | Dzharaonyx | None |
| Jaculinykus | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Khulsanurus | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Linhenykus | Wulansuhai Formation · CN | 1 | Albinykus | Linhenykus | None |
| Mononykus | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1–2 | Albinykus | Mononykus, Shuvuuia | None |
| Ondogurvel | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Parvicursor | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 4–5 | Albinykus | Ceratonykus, Jaculinykus, Khulsanurus, Ondogurvel, Parvicursor | None |
| Shuvuuia | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1–2 | Albinykus | Mononykus, Shuvuuia | None |
| Xixianykus | Majiacun Formation · CN | 1 | Albinykus | Xixianykus | None |
Rebbachisauridae · standard-clue pool 9 · 11 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustinia | Lohan Cura Formation · AR | 1–2 | Amazonsaurus | Agustinia, Comahuesaurus | None |
| Amazonsaurus | Itapecuru Formation · BR | 1 | Agustinia | Amazonsaurus | None |
| Astigmasaura | Huincul Formation · Neuquén · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Agustinia | Astigmasaura, Cienciargentina, Limaysaurus, Sidersaura | None |
| Campananeyen | Candeleros Formation · AR | 2–4 | Agustinia | Campananeyen, Limaysaurus, Nopcsaspondylus, Rayososaurus | None |
| Cienciargentina | Huincul Formation · Neuquén · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Agustinia | Astigmasaura, Cienciargentina, Limaysaurus, Sidersaura | None |
| Comahuesaurus | Lohan Cura Formation · AR | 1–2 | Amazonsaurus | Agustinia, Comahuesaurus | None |
| Katepensaurus | Bajo Barreal Formation · AR | 1 | Agustinia | Katepensaurus | None |
| Lavocatisaurus | Rayoso Formation · AR | 1 | Agustinia | Lavocatisaurus | None |
| Rayososaurus | Candeleros Formation · AR | 2–4 | Agustinia | Campananeyen, Limaysaurus, Nopcsaspondylus, Rayososaurus | None |
| Sidersaura | Huincul Formation · Neuquén · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Agustinia | Astigmasaura, Cienciargentina, Limaysaurus, Sidersaura | None |
| Zapalasaurus | La Amarga Formation · AR | 1 | Agustinia | Zapalasaurus | None |
Rinconsauria · standard-clue pool 10 · 11 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrudatitan | Adamantina Formation · BR | 3–4 | Bravasaurus | Adamantisaurus, Arrudatitan, Brasilotitan, Maxakalisaurus | None |
| Brasilotitan | Adamantina Formation · BR | 3–4 | Bravasaurus | Adamantisaurus, Arrudatitan, Brasilotitan, Maxakalisaurus | None |
| Bravasaurus | Ciénaga del Río Huaco Formation · AR | 1–2 | Adamantisaurus | Bravasaurus, Punatitan | None |
| Chadititan | Anacleto Formation · AR | 1–2 | Adamantisaurus | Chadititan, Pitekunsaurus | None |
| Maxakalisaurus | Adamantina Formation · BR | 3–4 | Bravasaurus | Adamantisaurus, Arrudatitan, Brasilotitan, Maxakalisaurus | None |
| Muyelensaurus | Plottier Formation · AR | 1 | Adamantisaurus | Muyelensaurus | None |
| Overosaurus | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Adamantisaurus | Overosaurus, Rinconsaurus | None |
| Pitekunsaurus | Anacleto Formation · AR | 1–2 | Adamantisaurus | Chadititan, Pitekunsaurus | None |
| Punatitan | Ciénaga del Río Huaco Formation · AR | 1–2 | Adamantisaurus | Bravasaurus, Punatitan | None |
| Rinconsaurus | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Adamantisaurus | Overosaurus, Rinconsaurus | None |
| Uberabatitan | Serra da Galga Formation · BR | 1 | Adamantisaurus | Uberabatitan | None |
Elasmaria · standard-clue pool 11 · 10 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anabisetia | Cerro Lisandro Formation · AR | 1 | Atlascopcosaurus | Anabisetia | None |
| Chakisaurus | Huincul Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Chakisaurus | None |
| Gasparinisaura | Anacleto Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Gasparinisaura | None |
| Isasicursor | Chorrillo Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Isasicursor | None |
| Macrogryphosaurus | Sierra Barrosa Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Macrogryphosaurus | None |
| Mahuidacursor | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Mahuidacursor | None |
| Notohypsilophodon | Bajo Barreal Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Notohypsilophodon | None |
| Sektensaurus | Lago Colhué Huapi Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Sektensaurus | None |
| Talenkauen | Cerro Fortaleza Formation · AR | 1 | Anabisetia | Talenkauen | None |
| Tietasaura | Marfim Formation · BR | 1 | Anabisetia | Tietasaura | None |
Ankylosaurinae · standard-clue pool 12 · 9 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crichtonpelta | Sunjiawan Formation · CN | 2–3 | Akainacephalus | Crichtonpelta | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Eopinacosaurus | Bayan Mandahu Formation · CN | 2–3 | Akainacephalus | Eopinacosaurus, Pinacosaurus | Minotaurasaurus |
| Jinyunpelta | Liangtoutang Formation · CN | 2–3 | Akainacephalus | Jinyunpelta | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Pinacosaurus | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 3–4 | Akainacephalus | Pinacosaurus, Saichania, Tarchia | Minotaurasaurus |
| Saichania | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 3–4 | Akainacephalus | Pinacosaurus, Saichania, Tarchia | Minotaurasaurus |
| Talarurus | Baynshire Formation · MN | 3–4 | Akainacephalus | Talarurus, Tsagantegia, Zaraapelta | Minotaurasaurus |
| Tarchia | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 3–4 | Akainacephalus | Pinacosaurus, Saichania, Tarchia | Minotaurasaurus |
| Tsagantegia | Baynshire Formation · MN | 3–4 | Akainacephalus | Talarurus, Tsagantegia, Zaraapelta | Minotaurasaurus |
| Zaraapelta | Baynshire Formation · MN | 3–4 | Akainacephalus | Talarurus, Tsagantegia, Zaraapelta | Minotaurasaurus |
Neoceratopsia · standard-clue pool 13 · 9 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeoceratops | Zhonggou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Aquilops | Archaeoceratops, Auroraceratops | None |
| Asiaceratops | Khodzhakul Formation · UZ | 1 | Aquilops | Asiaceratops | None |
| Auroraceratops | Zhonggou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Aquilops | Archaeoceratops, Auroraceratops | None |
| Beg | Ulaanoosh Formation · MN | 1–2 | Aquilops | Beg | Protoceratops |
| Graciliceratops | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1–2 | Aquilops | Graciliceratops | Protoceratops |
| Liaoceratops | Yixian Formation · CN | 1 | Aquilops | Liaoceratops | None |
| Mosaiceratops | Xiaguan Formation · CN | 1 | Aquilops | Mosaiceratops | None |
| Sasayamagnomus | Ohyamashimo Formation · JP | 1 | Aquilops | Sasayamagnomus | None |
| Yamaceratops | Javkhlant Formation · MN | 1–2 | Aquilops | Yamaceratops | Protoceratops |
Somphospondyli · standard-clue pool 14 · 9 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dongbeititan | Liaoning · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Angolatitan | Borealosaurus, Dongbeititan, Euhelopus, Ruixinia | None |
| Dzharatitanis | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 1 | Abdarainurus | Dzharatitanis | None |
| Gannansaurus | Jiangxi · CN | 2–3 | Angolatitan | Gandititan, Gannansaurus, Jiangxititan | None |
| Huanghetitan | Upper Formation · Gansu · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–3 | Abdarainurus | Huanghetitan | Daxiatitan, Yongjinglong |
| Jiangshanosaurus | Zhejiang · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Dongyangosaurus, Jiangshanosaurus | None |
| Jiangxititan | Jiangxi · CN | 2–3 | Angolatitan | Gandititan, Gannansaurus, Jiangxititan | None |
| Liubangosaurus | Guangxi · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Liubangosaurus, Qingxiusaurus | None |
| Sonidosaurus | Nei Mongol · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Mongolosaurus, Sonidosaurus | None |
| Yunmenglong | Henan · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Angolatitan | Baotianmansaurus, Ruyangosaurus, Xianshanosaurus, Yunmenglong | None |
Therizinosauridae · standard-clue pool 15 · 9 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duonychus | Baynshire Formation · MN | 2–3 | Erliansaurus | Duonychus, Enigmosaurus, Segnosaurus | None |
| Enigmosaurus | Baynshire Formation · MN | 2–3 | Erliansaurus | Duonychus, Enigmosaurus, Segnosaurus | None |
| Erliansaurus | Iren Dabasu Formation · CN | 1–2 | Duonychus | Erliansaurus, Neimongosaurus | None |
| Nanshiungosaurus | Zhonggou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Duonychus | Nanshiungosaurus, Suzhousaurus | None |
| Paralitherizinosaurus | Osoushinai Formation · JP | 1 | Duonychus | Paralitherizinosaurus | None |
| Segnosaurus | Baynshire Formation · MN | 2–3 | Erliansaurus | Duonychus, Enigmosaurus, Segnosaurus | None |
| Suzhousaurus | Zhonggou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Duonychus | Nanshiungosaurus, Suzhousaurus | None |
| Therizinosaurus | Nemegt Formation · MN | 1 | Duonychus | Therizinosaurus | None |
| Tiantaisaurus | Laijia Formation · CN | 1 | Duonychus | Tiantaisaurus | None |
Troodontidae · standard-clue pool 16 · 9 targets
carnivore, omnivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almas | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 3–4 | Anchiornis | Almas, Archaeornithoides, Byronosaurus, Gobivenator | None |
| Archaeornithoides | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 3–4 | Anchiornis | Almas, Archaeornithoides, Byronosaurus, Gobivenator | None |
| Daliansaurus | Yixian Formation · CN | 3–6 | Albertavenator | Daliansaurus, Jianianhualong, Liaoningvenator, Mei, Sinovenator, Sinusonasus | None |
| Gobivenator | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 3–4 | Anchiornis | Almas, Archaeornithoides, Byronosaurus, Gobivenator | None |
| Harenadraco | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 1 | Albertavenator | Harenadraco | None |
| Papiliovenator | Wulansuhai Formation · CN | 2–3 | Almas | Linhevenator, Papiliovenator, Philovenator | None |
| Sinusonasus | Yixian Formation · CN | 3–6 | Albertavenator | Daliansaurus, Jianianhualong, Liaoningvenator, Mei, Sinovenator, Sinusonasus | None |
| Tochisaurus | Nemegt Formation · MN | 1–3 | Almas | Borogovia, Tochisaurus, Zanabazar | None |
| Xixiasaurus | Majiacun Formation · CN | 1 | Albertavenator | Xixiasaurus | None |
Elasmaria · standard-clue pool 17 · 8 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Oceania
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlascopcosaurus | Eumeralla Formation · AU | 3–4 | Anabisetia | Atlascopcosaurus, Diluvicursor, Galleonosaurus, Leaellynasaura | None |
| Diluvicursor | Eumeralla Formation · AU | 3–4 | Anabisetia | Atlascopcosaurus, Diluvicursor, Galleonosaurus, Leaellynasaura | None |
| Fostoria | Griman Creek Formation · AU | 1–2 | Anabisetia | Fostoria, Weewarrasaurus | None |
| Galleonosaurus | Eumeralla Formation · AU | 3–4 | Anabisetia | Atlascopcosaurus, Diluvicursor, Galleonosaurus, Leaellynasaura | None |
| Leaellynasaura | Eumeralla Formation · AU | 3–4 | Anabisetia | Atlascopcosaurus, Diluvicursor, Galleonosaurus, Leaellynasaura | None |
| Muttaburrasaurus | Allaru Mudstone Formation · AU | 1 | Anabisetia | Muttaburrasaurus | None |
| Qantassaurus | "Wonthaggi" Formation · AU | 2–3 | Anabisetia | Atlascopcosaurus, Galleonosaurus, Qantassaurus | None |
| Weewarrasaurus | Griman Creek Formation · AU | 1–2 | Anabisetia | Fostoria, Weewarrasaurus | None |
Leptoceratopsidae · standard-clue pool 18 · 8 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerasinops | Two Medicine Formation · US | 2–3 | Ferrisaurus | Cerasinops, Gremlin, Prenoceratops | None |
| Ferrisaurus | Tango Creek Formation · CA | 1 | Cerasinops | Ferrisaurus | None |
| Gremlin | Two Medicine Formation · US | 2–3 | Ferrisaurus | Cerasinops, Gremlin, Prenoceratops | None |
| Gryphoceratops | Milk River Formation · CA | 1 | Cerasinops | Gryphoceratops | None |
| Leptoceratops | "Lance" Formation · US | 1 | Cerasinops | Leptoceratops | None |
| Montanoceratops | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 1 | Cerasinops | Montanoceratops | None |
| Prenoceratops | Two Medicine Formation · US | 2–3 | Ferrisaurus | Cerasinops, Gremlin, Prenoceratops | None |
| Unescoceratops | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 1 | Cerasinops | Unescoceratops | None |
Lithostrotia · standard-clue pool 19 · 8 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arackar | Hornitos Formation · CL | 1 | Abditosaurus | Arackar | None |
| Atacamatitan | Tolar Formation · CL | 1 | Abditosaurus | Atacamatitan | None |
| Bustingorrytitan | Huincul Formation · AR | 1–2 | Aeolosaurus | Bustingorrytitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Elaltitan | Lago Colhué Huapi Formation · AR | 2–3 | Antarctosaurus | Aeolosaurus, Elaltitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Epachthosaurus | Bajo Barreal Formation · AR | 1–2 | Aeolosaurus | Epachthosaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Kaijutitan | Sierra Barrosa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Aeolosaurus | Kaijutitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Nullotitan | Chorrillo Formation · AR | 1–2 | Aeolosaurus | Nullotitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Pellegrinisaurus | Anacleto Formation · AR Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Aeolosaurus | Neuquensaurus, Pellegrinisaurus | None |
Somphospondyli · standard-clue pool 20 · 8 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrophocaudia | Paluxy Formation · US | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Astrophocaudia | Alamosaurus |
| Brontomerus | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Brontomerus | Alamosaurus |
| Chubutisaurus | Cerro Barcino Formation · AR | 1–3 | Angolatitan | Chubutisaurus, Patagotitan | Neuquensaurus |
| Dasosaurus | Itapecuru Formation · BR | 1 | Abdarainurus | Dasosaurus | None |
| Ligabuesaurus | Lohan Cura Formation · AR | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Ligabuesaurus | Neuquensaurus |
| Padillasaurus | Paja Formation · CO | 1 | Abdarainurus | Padillasaurus | None |
| Sauroposeidon | Antlers Formation · US | 1–2 | Angolatitan | Sauroposeidon | Alamosaurus |
| Triunfosaurus | Rio Piranhas Formation · BR | 1 | Abdarainurus | Triunfosaurus | None |
Ankylosauridae · standard-clue pool 21 · 7 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bissektipelta | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 1–2 | Ahshislepelta | Bissektipelta | Minotaurasaurus |
| Chuanqilong | Jiufotang Formation · CN | 1–3 | Ahshislepelta | Chuanqilong | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Datai | Zhoutian Formation · CN | 1–3 | Ahshislepelta | Datai | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Gobisaurus | Haoling Formation · CN | 1–3 | Ahshislepelta | Gobisaurus | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Huaxiazhoulong | Tangbian Formation · CN | 1–3 | Ahshislepelta | Huaxiazhoulong | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Liaoningosaurus | Yixian Formation · CN | 1–3 | Ahshislepelta | Liaoningosaurus | Minotaurasaurus, Pinacosaurus |
| Shamosaurus | Dzunbain Formation · MN | 1–2 | Ahshislepelta | Shamosaurus | Minotaurasaurus |
Centrosaurinae · standard-clue pool 22 · 7 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diabloceratops | Wahweap Formation · US | 2–3 | Achelousaurus | Diabloceratops, Machairoceratops | Centrosaurus |
| Machairoceratops | Wahweap Formation · US | 2–3 | Achelousaurus | Diabloceratops, Machairoceratops | Centrosaurus |
| Menefeeceratops | Menefee Formation · US | 1–2 | Achelousaurus | Menefeeceratops | Centrosaurus |
| Monoclonius | Cokedale Formation · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Achelousaurus | Monoclonius | Centrosaurus |
| Stellasaurus | Two Medicine Formation · Montana · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Avaceratops | Achelousaurus, Einiosaurus, Rubeosaurus, Stellasaurus | None |
| Wendiceratops | Oldman Formation · CA | 3–6 | Achelousaurus | Avaceratops, Centrosaurus, Coronosaurus, Monoclonius, Spinops, Wendiceratops | None |
| Xenoceratops | Foremost Formation · CA | 2–3 | Achelousaurus | Xenoceratops | Centrosaurus, Monoclonius |
Furileusauria · standard-clue pool 23 · 7 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnotaurus | La Colonia Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abelisaurus | Carnotaurus, Koleken | None |
| Elemgasem | Portezuelo Formation · AR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Elemgasem | None |
| Koleken | La Colonia Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abelisaurus | Carnotaurus, Koleken | None |
| Llukalkan | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abelisaurus | Llukalkan, Viavenator | None |
| Pycnonemosaurus | Parecis Group · BR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Pycnonemosaurus | None |
| Quilmesaurus | Allen Formation · AR | 1–3 | Caletodraco | Abelisaurus, Niebla, Quilmesaurus | None |
| Viavenator | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abelisaurus | Llukalkan, Viavenator | None |
Hadrosauroidea · standard-clue pool 24 · 7 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedrorestes | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 2–3 | Bactrosaurus | Cedrorestes, Eolambia | Hadrosaurus |
| Claosaurus | Niobrara Formation · US | 1–2 | Bactrosaurus | Claosaurus | Hadrosaurus |
| Eolambia | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 2–3 | Bactrosaurus | Cedrorestes, Eolambia | Hadrosaurus |
| Gonkoken | Dorotea Formation · CL | 1 | Acristavus | Gonkoken | None |
| Huehuecanauhtlus | Cutzamala Formation · MX | 1 | Acristavus | Huehuecanauhtlus | None |
| Jeyawati | Moreno Hill Formation · US | 1–2 | Bactrosaurus | Jeyawati | Hadrosaurus |
| Protohadros | Lewisville Formation · US | 1–2 | Bactrosaurus | Protohadros | Hadrosaurus |
Kritosaurini · standard-clue pool 25 · 7 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coahuilasaurus | Cerro del Pueblo Formation · MX | 1 | Gryposaurus | Coahuilasaurus | None |
| Gryposaurus | Javelina Formation · US | 1–2 | Coahuilasaurus | Gryposaurus, Kritosaurus | None |
| Huallasaurus | Los Alamitos Formation · AR | 1 | Coahuilasaurus | Huallasaurus | None |
| Kelumapusaura | Allen Formation · AR | 1 | Coahuilasaurus | Kelumapusaura | None |
| Kritosaurus | Javelina Formation · US | 1–2 | Coahuilasaurus | Gryposaurus, Kritosaurus | None |
| Naashoibitosaurus | Kirtland Formation · US | 1–2 | Coahuilasaurus | Kritosaurus, Naashoibitosaurus | None |
| Secernosaurus | Lago Colhué Huapi Formation · AR | 1 | Coahuilasaurus | Secernosaurus | None |
Megaraptoridae · standard-clue pool 26 · 7 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerosteon | Anacleto Formation · AR | 1 | Australovenator | Aerosteon | None |
| Joaquinraptor | Lago Colhué Huapi Formation · AR | 1 | Aerosteon | Joaquinraptor | None |
| Maip | Chorrillo Formation · AR | 1 | Aerosteon | Maip | None |
| Megaraptor | Portezuelo Formation · AR | 1 | Aerosteon | Megaraptor | None |
| Murusraptor | Sierra Barrosa Formation · AR | 1 | Aerosteon | Murusraptor | None |
| Orkoraptor | Cerro Fortaleza Formation · AR | 1 | Aerosteon | Orkoraptor | None |
| Tratayenia | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1 | Aerosteon | Tratayenia | None |
Microraptorinae · standard-clue pool 27 · 7 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changyuraptor | Yixian Formation · CN | 2–3 | Hesperonychus | Changyuraptor, Graciliraptor, Sinornithosaurus | None |
| Graciliraptor | Yixian Formation · CN | 2–3 | Hesperonychus | Changyuraptor, Graciliraptor, Sinornithosaurus | None |
| Jian | Xiagou Formation · CN | 1 | Changyuraptor | Jian | None |
| Microraptor | Jiufotang Formation · CN | 1–2 | Changyuraptor | Microraptor, Zhongjianosaurus | None |
| Shanag | Öösh Formation · MN | 1 | Changyuraptor | Shanag | None |
| Sinornithosaurus | Yixian Formation · CN | 2–3 | Hesperonychus | Changyuraptor, Graciliraptor, Sinornithosaurus | None |
| Zhongjianosaurus | Jiufotang Formation · CN | 1–2 | Changyuraptor | Microraptor, Zhongjianosaurus | None |
Sauropoda · standard-clue pool 28 · 7 targets
herbivore · Jurassic · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinshakiangosaurus | Fengjiahe Formation · CN | 3–4 | Antetonitrus | Chinshakiangosaurus | Damalasaurus, Microdontosaurus, Omeisaurus |
| Damalasaurus | Daye Group · CN | 5–34 | Antetonitrus | Damalasaurus | Abrosaurus, Analong, Anhuilong, Bellusaurus, Chinshakiangosaurus, Chuanjiesaurus, Daanosaurus, Dachongosaurus, Dashanpusaurus, Datousaurus, Eomamenchisaurus, Fushanosaurus, Huangshanlong, Huashanosaurus, Hudiesaurus, Jinchuanloong, Jingiella, Klamelisaurus, Lingwulong, Nebulasaurus, Omeisaurus, Oshanosaurus, Protognathosaurus, Qijianglong, Rhomaleopakhus, Sanpasaurus, Shunosaurus, Tienshanosaurus, Tonganosaurus, Tongnanlong, Xinjiangtitan, Yuanmousaurus, Zigongosaurus |
| Isanosaurus | Nam Phong Formation · TH | 1 | Abdarainurus | Isanosaurus | None |
| Kotasaurus | Kota Formation · IN | 1–2 | Antetonitrus | Barapasaurus, Kotasaurus | None |
| Lamplughsaura | Dharmaram Formation · IN | 1 | Abdarainurus | Lamplughsaura | None |
| Microdontosaurus | Chaya Group · CN | 5–34 | Antetonitrus | Microdontosaurus | Abrosaurus, Analong, Anhuilong, Bellusaurus, Chinshakiangosaurus, Chuanjiesaurus, Daanosaurus, Dachongosaurus, Dashanpusaurus, Datousaurus, Eomamenchisaurus, Fushanosaurus, Huangshanlong, Huashanosaurus, Hudiesaurus, Jinchuanloong, Jingiella, Klamelisaurus, Lingwulong, Nebulasaurus, Omeisaurus, Oshanosaurus, Protognathosaurus, Qijianglong, Rhomaleopakhus, Sanpasaurus, Shunosaurus, Tienshanosaurus, Tonganosaurus, Tongnanlong, Xinjiangtitan, Yuanmousaurus, Zigongosaurus |
| Sanpasaurus | Ziliujing Formation · CN | 3–4 | Antetonitrus | Sanpasaurus | Damalasaurus, Microdontosaurus, Omeisaurus |
Titanosauria · standard-clue pool 29 · 7 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdarainurus | Alagteeg Formation · MN | 1 | Abditosaurus | Abdarainurus | None |
| Baotianmansaurus | Xiaguan Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Baotianmansaurus | Qingxiusaurus |
| Borealosaurus | Sunjiawan Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Borealosaurus | Qingxiusaurus |
| Dongyangosaurus | Jinhua Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Dongyangosaurus | Qingxiusaurus |
| Gandititan | Zhoutian Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Gandititan | Qingxiusaurus |
| Hamititan | Shengjinkou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Hamititan | Qingxiusaurus |
| Mongolosaurus | On Gong Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Mongolosaurus | Qingxiusaurus |
Aeolosaurini · standard-clue pool 30 · 6 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeolosaurus | Serra da Galga Formation · BR | 2–3 | Gondwanatitan | Aeolosaurus, Baurutitan, Caieiria | None |
| Baurutitan | Serra da Galga Formation · BR | 2–3 | Gondwanatitan | Aeolosaurus, Baurutitan, Caieiria | None |
| Caieiria | Serra da Galga Formation · BR | 2–3 | Gondwanatitan | Aeolosaurus, Baurutitan, Caieiria | None |
| Gondwanatitan | Adamantina Formation · BR | 1 | Aeolosaurus | Gondwanatitan | None |
| Mesetasaurus | Guichón Formation · UY | 1 | Aeolosaurus | Mesetasaurus | None |
| Panamericansaurus | Allen Formation · AR | 1–2 | Baurutitan | Aeolosaurus, Panamericansaurus | None |
Brachyrostra · standard-clue pool 31 · 6 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aucasaurus | Anacleto Formation · AR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Aucasaurus | None |
| Ekrixinatosaurus | Candeleros Formation · AR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Ekrixinatosaurus | None |
| Guemesia | Los Blanquitos Formation · AR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Guemesia | None |
| Ilokelesia | Huincul Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abelisaurus | Ilokelesia, Skorpiovenator | None |
| Skorpiovenator | Huincul Formation · AR | 1–2 | Abelisaurus | Ilokelesia, Skorpiovenator | None |
| Thanos | São José do Rio Preto Formation · BR | 1–2 | Aucasaurus | Thanos | Pycnonemosaurus |
Caenagnathinae · standard-clue pool 32 · 6 targets
omnivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anzu | Hell Creek Formation · US | 2–3 | Apatoraptor | Anzu, Caenagnathus, Citipes | None |
| Apatoraptor | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 1–2 | Anzu | Apatoraptor, Epichirostenotes | None |
| Caenagnathus | Hell Creek Formation · US | 2–3 | Apatoraptor | Anzu, Caenagnathus, Citipes | None |
| Citipes | Hell Creek Formation · US | 2–3 | Apatoraptor | Anzu, Caenagnathus, Citipes | None |
| Epichirostenotes | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 1–2 | Anzu | Apatoraptor, Epichirostenotes | None |
| Hagryphus | Kaiparowits Formation · US | 1 | Anzu | Hagryphus | None |
Carcharodontosauridae · standard-clue pool 33 · 6 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrocanthosaurus | Antlers Formation · US | 1 | Carcharodontosaurus | Acrocanthosaurus | None |
| Giganotosaurus | Huincul Formation · AR | 3–4 | Acrocanthosaurus | Giganotosaurus, Mapusaurus, Meraxes, Taurovenator | None |
| Lajasvenator | Mulichinco Formation · AR | 1 | Acrocanthosaurus | Lajasvenator | None |
| Mapusaurus | Huincul Formation · AR | 3–4 | Acrocanthosaurus | Giganotosaurus, Mapusaurus, Meraxes, Taurovenator | None |
| Taurovenator | Huincul Formation · AR | 3–4 | Acrocanthosaurus | Giganotosaurus, Mapusaurus, Meraxes, Taurovenator | None |
| Unquillosaurus | Los Blanquitos Formation · AR | 1 | Acrocanthosaurus | Unquillosaurus | None |
Citipatinae · standard-clue pool 34 · 6 targets
omnivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citipati | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1 | Corythoraptor | Citipati | None |
| Corythoraptor | Hekou Formation · CN | 2–3 | Citipati | Corythoraptor, Huanansaurus, Tongtianlong | None |
| Huanansaurus | Hekou Formation · CN | 2–3 | Citipati | Corythoraptor, Huanansaurus, Tongtianlong | None |
| Rinchenia | Nemegt Formation · MN | 1 | Citipati | Rinchenia | None |
| Tongtianlong | Hekou Formation · CN | 2–3 | Citipati | Corythoraptor, Huanansaurus, Tongtianlong | None |
| Wulatelong | Wulansuhai Formation · CN | 1 | Citipati | Wulatelong | None |
Dromaeosauridae · standard-clue pool 35 · 6 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daurlong | Longjiang Formation · CN | 1 | Acheroraptor | Daurlong | None |
| Kuru | Baruungoyot Formation · MN | 2–4 | Austroraptor | Hulsanpes, Kuru, Natovenator, Shri | None |
| Luanchuanraptor | Qiupa Formation · CN | 1 | Acheroraptor | Luanchuanraptor | None |
| Tianyuraptor | Dawangzhangzi Member · Yixian Formation · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Acheroraptor | Tianyuraptor | Changyuraptor, Zhenyuanlong |
| Wulong | Jiufotang Formation · CN | 1–3 | Acheroraptor | Microraptor, Wulong, Zhongjianosaurus | None |
| Zhenyuanlong | Jianchang · Liaoning · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Acheroraptor | Changyuraptor, Microraptor, Zhenyuanlong | Zhongjianosaurus |
Eusauropoda · standard-clue pool 36 · 6 targets
herbivore · Jurassic · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datousaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 5–10 | Amanzia | Abrosaurus, Daanosaurus, Dashanpusaurus, Datousaurus, Omeisaurus, Protognathosaurus, Qijianglong, Shunosaurus, Yuzhoulong, Zigongosaurus | None |
| Ferganasaurus | Balabansai Formation · KG | 1 | Abdarainurus | Ferganasaurus | None |
| Huashanosaurus | Wangmen Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Huashanosaurus | Omeisaurus |
| Jinchuanloong | Xinhe Formation · CN | 1–2 | Abdarainurus | Jinchuanloong | Omeisaurus |
| Nebulasaurus | Zhanghe Formation · CN | 1–4 | Abdarainurus | Eomamenchisaurus, Nebulasaurus, Yuanmousaurus | Omeisaurus |
| Shunosaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 5–10 | Amanzia | Abrosaurus, Daanosaurus, Dashanpusaurus, Datousaurus, Omeisaurus, Protognathosaurus, Qijianglong, Shunosaurus, Yuzhoulong, Zigongosaurus | None |
Eutitanosauria · standard-clue pool 37 · 6 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentinosaurus | Huincul Formation · AR | 1 | Ampelosaurus | Argentinosaurus | None |
| Bonitasaura | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Ampelosaurus | Bonitasaura, Inawentu | None |
| Dreadnoughtus | Cerro Fortaleza Formation · AR | 1 | Ampelosaurus | Dreadnoughtus | None |
| Inawentu | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Ampelosaurus | Bonitasaura, Inawentu | None |
| Menucocelsior | Allen Formation · AR | 1 | Ampelosaurus | Menucocelsior | None |
| Patagotitan | Cerro Barcino Formation · AR | 1 | Ampelosaurus | Patagotitan | None |
Lognkosauria · standard-clue pool 38 · 6 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austroposeidon | Presidente Prudente Formation · BR | 1 | Drusilasaura | Austroposeidon | None |
| Drusilasaura | Bajo Barreal Formation · AR | 1 | Austroposeidon | Drusilasaura | None |
| Futalognkosaurus | Portezuelo Formation · AR | 1 | Austroposeidon | Futalognkosaurus | None |
| Mendozasaurus | Sierra Barrosa Formation · AR | 1 | Austroposeidon | Mendozasaurus | None |
| Quetecsaurus | Cerro Lisandro Formation · AR | 1 | Austroposeidon | Quetecsaurus | None |
| Traukutitan | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1 | Austroposeidon | Traukutitan | None |
Ornithomimidae · standard-clue pool 39 · 6 targets
herbivore, omnivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dromiceiomimus | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 3–4 | Aepyornithomimus | Dromiceiomimus, Ornithomimus, Struthiomimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Mexidracon | Cerro del Pueblo Formation · MX | 1–2 | Aepyornithomimus | Mexidracon | Ornithomimidorum |
| Ornithomimus | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 3–4 | Aepyornithomimus | Dromiceiomimus, Ornithomimus, Struthiomimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Rativates | Oldman Formation · CA | 3–4 | Aepyornithomimus | Rativates, Struthiomimus | Ornithomimidorum, Ornithomimus |
| Struthiomimus | Horseshoe Canyon Formation · CA | 3–4 | Aepyornithomimus | Dromiceiomimus, Ornithomimus, Struthiomimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Tototlmimus | Packard Shale Formation · MX | 1–2 | Aepyornithomimus | Tototlmimus | Ornithomimidorum |
Ornithomimidae · standard-clue pool 40 · 6 targets
herbivore, omnivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aepyornithomimus | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1–2 | Anserimimus | Aepyornithomimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Anserimimus | Nemegt Formation · MN | 2–3 | Aepyornithomimus | Anserimimus, Gallimimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Dzharacursor | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 2–3 | Aepyornithomimus | Dzharacursor, Gallimimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Gallimimus | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 2–3 | Aepyornithomimus | Dzharacursor, Gallimimus | Ornithomimidorum |
| Qiupalong | Qiupa Formation · CN | 1–2 | Aepyornithomimus | Qiupalong | Ornithomimidorum |
| Sinornithomimus | Ulansuhai Formation · CN | 1–2 | Aepyornithomimus | Sinornithomimus | Ornithomimidorum |
Tyrannosauroidea · standard-clue pool 41 · 6 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachiosaurus | Blufftown Formation · US | 1–4 | Alectrosaurus | Appalachiosaurus | Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Qianzhousaurus |
| Dryptosaurus | Marshalltown Formation · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–4 | Alectrosaurus | Dryptosaurus | Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Qianzhousaurus |
| Gualicho | Huincul Formation · AR | 1–2 | Alectrosaurus | Gualicho | Qianzhousaurus |
| Moros | Cedar Mountain Formation · US | 1–4 | Alectrosaurus | Moros | Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Qianzhousaurus |
| Suskityrannus | Moreno Hill Formation · US | 1–4 | Alectrosaurus | Suskityrannus | Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Qianzhousaurus |
| Teihivenator | Navesink Formation · New Jersey · US Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–3 | Alectrosaurus | Dryptosaurus, Teihivenator | Qianzhousaurus |
Tyrannosauroidea · standard-clue pool 42 · 6 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilong | Liaoning · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 2–4 | Alectrosaurus | Dilong, Sinotyrannus, Yutyrannus | Qianzhousaurus |
| Jinbeisaurus | Huiquanpu Formation · CN | 2–4 | Alectrosaurus | Jinbeisaurus | Alioramus, Qianzhousaurus, Raptorex |
| Khankhuuluu | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1–2 | Alectrosaurus | Khankhuuluu | Qianzhousaurus |
| Raptorex | Nei Mongol · CN | 2–3 | Appalachiosaurus | Alectrosaurus, Raptorex | Qianzhousaurus |
| Timurlengia | Bissekty Formation · UZ | 2–3 | Appalachiosaurus | Alectrosaurus, Timurlengia | Qianzhousaurus |
| Xiongguanlong | Xiagou Formation · CN | 2–4 | Alectrosaurus | Xiongguanlong | Alioramus, Qianzhousaurus, Raptorex |
Unenlagiinae · standard-clue pool 43 · 6 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austroraptor | Allen Formation · AR | 1 | Buitreraptor | Austroraptor | None |
| Buitreraptor | Candeleros Formation · AR | 1 | Austroraptor | Buitreraptor | None |
| Diuqin | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1 | Austroraptor | Diuqin | None |
| Neuquenraptor | Portezuelo Formation · AR | 1–2 | Austroraptor | Neuquenraptor, Unenlagia | None |
| Unenlagia | Portezuelo Formation · AR | 1–2 | Austroraptor | Neuquenraptor, Unenlagia | None |
| Ypupiara | Serra da Galga Formation · BR | 1 | Austroraptor | Ypupiara | None |
Abelisauridae · standard-clue pool 44 · 5 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurupi | Marília Formation · BR | 1–2 | Arcovenator | Kurupi | Pycnonemosaurus |
| Spectrovenator | Quiricó Formation · BR | 1–2 | Arcovenator | Spectrovenator | Pycnonemosaurus |
| Tralkasaurus | Huincul Formation · AR | 1–3 | Arcovenator | Ilokelesia, Skorpiovenator, Tralkasaurus | None |
| Vitosaura | Los Llanos Formation · AR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Vitosaura | None |
| Xenotarsosaurus | Bajo Barreal Formation · AR | 1 | Abelisaurus | Xenotarsosaurus | None |
Alvarezsauridae · standard-clue pool 45 · 5 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achillesaurus | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Albertonykus | Achillesaurus, Alvarezsaurus | None |
| Albertonykus | Hell Creek Formation · US | 1–2 | Achillesaurus | Albertonykus, Trierarchuncus | None |
| Alnashetri | Candeleros Formation · AR | 1 | Achillesaurus | Alnashetri | None |
| Alvarezsaurus | Bajo de la Carpa Formation · AR | 1–2 | Albertonykus | Achillesaurus, Alvarezsaurus | None |
| Trierarchuncus | Hell Creek Formation · US | 1–2 | Achillesaurus | Albertonykus, Trierarchuncus | None |
Alvarezsauroidea · standard-clue pool 46 · 5 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannykus | Bayangobi Formation · CN | 1 | Achillesaurus | Bannykus | None |
| Nemegtonykus | Nemegt Formation · MN | 1–2 | Bannykus | Mononykus, Nemegtonykus | None |
| Qiupanykus | Qiupa Formation · CN | 1 | Achillesaurus | Qiupanykus | None |
| Tugulusaurus | Lianmuqin Formation · CN | 1 | Achillesaurus | Tugulusaurus | None |
| Xiyunykus | Shengjinkou Formation · CN | 1 | Achillesaurus | Xiyunykus | None |
Arenysaurini · standard-clue pool 47 · 5 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Europe
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adynomosaurus | Conques Formation · ES | 1–2 | Ajnabia | Adynomosaurus, Pararhabdodon | None |
| Arenysaurus | La Posa Formation · ES | 1–2 | Adynomosaurus | Arenysaurus, Pararhabdodon | None |
| Blasisaurus | Arén Formation · ES | 1 | Adynomosaurus | Blasisaurus | None |
| Canardia | Marnes d'Auzas Formation · FR | 1 | Adynomosaurus | Canardia | None |
| Pararhabdodon | Conques Formation · ES | 1–2 | Ajnabia | Adynomosaurus, Pararhabdodon | None |
Brachylophosaurini · standard-clue pool 48 · 5 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acristavus | Two Medicine Formation · US | 2–3 | Brachylophosaurus | Acristavus, Maiasaura | Hadrosaurus |
| Brachylophosaurus | Judith River Formation · US | 2–3 | Acristavus | Brachylophosaurus, Probrachylophosaurus | Hadrosaurus |
| Maiasaura | Two Medicine Formation · US | 2–3 | Brachylophosaurus | Acristavus, Maiasaura | Hadrosaurus |
| Ornatops | Menefee Formation · US | 1–2 | Acristavus | Ornatops | Hadrosaurus |
| Probrachylophosaurus | Judith River Formation · US | 2–3 | Acristavus | Brachylophosaurus, Probrachylophosaurus | Hadrosaurus |
Centrosaurini · standard-clue pool 49 · 5 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrosaurus | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 2–3 | Coronosaurus | Centrosaurus, Spinops, Styracosaurus | None |
| Coronosaurus | Oldman Formation · CA | 2–3 | Rubeosaurus | Centrosaurus, Coronosaurus, Spinops | None |
| Rubeosaurus | Two Medicine Formation · US | 1–2 | Coronosaurus | Rubeosaurus | Centrosaurus |
| Spinops | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 2–3 | Coronosaurus | Centrosaurus, Spinops, Styracosaurus | None |
| Styracosaurus | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 2–3 | Coronosaurus | Centrosaurus, Spinops, Styracosaurus | None |
Dicraeosauridae · standard-clue pool 50 · 5 targets
herbivore · Jurassic · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athenar | Utah · US | 1 | Amargasaurus | Athenar | None |
| Dyslocosaurus | Wyoming · US | 1–2 | Amargasaurus | Dyslocosaurus, Kaatedocus | None |
| Kaatedocus | Wyoming · US | 1–2 | Amargasaurus | Dyslocosaurus, Kaatedocus | None |
| Smitanosaurus | Colorado · US | 1 | Amargasaurus | Smitanosaurus | None |
| Suuwassea | Montana · US | 1 | Amargasaurus | Suuwassea | None |
Dromaeosauridae · standard-clue pool 51 · 5 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Europe
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaur | Densuș-Ciula Formation · RO | 1 | Acheroraptor | Balaur | None |
| Dromaeosauroides | Jydegaard Formation · DK | 1 | Acheroraptor | Dromaeosauroides | None |
| Nuthetes | Lulworth Formation · UK | 1 | Acheroraptor | Nuthetes | None |
| Pyroraptor | La Posa Formation · ES | 1 | Acheroraptor | Pyroraptor | None |
| Variraptor | Grès à Reptiles Formation · FR | 2–3 | Acheroraptor | Variraptor | Nuthetes, Pyroraptor |
Eutitanosauria · standard-clue pool 52 · 5 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Europe
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lohuecotitan | Villalba de la Sierra Formation · ES | 1–3 | Argentinosaurus | Ampelosaurus, Lirainosaurus, Lohuecotitan | None |
| Magyarosaurus | Sebeş Formation · RO | 1–2 | Ampelosaurus | Magyarosaurus, Petrustitan | None |
| Normanniasaurus | Poudingue ferrugineux Formation · FR | 1–4 | Argentinosaurus | Normanniasaurus | Ampelosaurus, Atsinganosaurus, Garrigatitan |
| Paludititan | Râul Mare Formation · RO | 1 | Ampelosaurus | Paludititan | None |
| Petrustitan | Sebeş Formation · RO | 1–2 | Ampelosaurus | Magyarosaurus, Petrustitan | None |
Leptoceratopsidae · standard-clue pool 53 · 5 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helioceratops | Quantou Formation · CN | 1 | Cerasinops | Helioceratops | None |
| Ischioceratops | Hongtuya Formation · CN | 1–2 | Cerasinops | Ischioceratops, Zhuchengceratops | None |
| Koreaceratops | Tando beds Formation · KR | 1 | Cerasinops | Koreaceratops | None |
| Udanoceratops | Djadokhta Formation · MN | 1 | Cerasinops | Udanoceratops | None |
| Zhuchengceratops | Hongtuya Formation · CN | 1–2 | Cerasinops | Ischioceratops, Zhuchengceratops | None |
Nasutoceratopsini · standard-clue pool 54 · 5 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avaceratops | Judith River Formation · US | 1–2 | Crittendenceratops | Avaceratops, Furcatoceratops | None |
| Crittendenceratops | Fort Crittenden Formation · US | 1 | Avaceratops | Crittendenceratops | None |
| Furcatoceratops | Judith River Formation · US | 1–2 | Crittendenceratops | Avaceratops, Furcatoceratops | None |
| Nasutoceratops | Kaiparowits Formation · US | 1 | Avaceratops | Nasutoceratops | None |
| Yehuecauhceratops | Aguja Formation · MX | 1 | Avaceratops | Yehuecauhceratops | None |
Neornithischia · standard-clue pool 55 · 5 targets
herbivore · Jurassic · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agilisaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 3–4 | Albertadromeus | Agilisaurus, Hexinlusaurus, Yandusaurus | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Hexinlusaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 3–4 | Albertadromeus | Agilisaurus, Hexinlusaurus, Yandusaurus | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Pulaosaurus | Tiaojishan Formation · CN | 1–2 | Agilisaurus | Pulaosaurus | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Sanxiasaurus | Xintiangou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Agilisaurus | Sanxiasaurus | Xuanhuasaurus |
| Yandusaurus | Shaximiao Formation · CN | 3–4 | Albertadromeus | Agilisaurus, Hexinlusaurus, Yandusaurus | Xuanhuasaurus |
Nodosauridae · standard-clue pool 56 · 5 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Europe
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoplosaurus | Upper Greensand Formation · UK | 2–3 | Acantholipan | Anoplosaurus | Hylaeosaurus, Polacanthus |
| Hungarosaurus | Csehbánya Formation · HU | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Hungarosaurus, Struthiosaurus | None |
| Hylaeosaurus | Ashdown Formation · UK | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Hylaeosaurus | Polacanthus |
| Polacanthus | Ferruginous Sands Formation · UK | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Polacanthus | Hylaeosaurus |
| Struthiosaurus | Csehbánya Formation · HU | 1–2 | Acantholipan | Hungarosaurus, Struthiosaurus | None |
Orodrominae · standard-clue pool 57 · 5 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertadromeus | Oldman Formation · US | 1 | Haya | Albertadromeus | None |
| Nevadadromeus | Willow Tank Formation · US | 1 | Albertadromeus | Nevadadromeus | None |
| Orodromeus | Hell Creek Formation · US | 1 | Albertadromeus | Orodromeus | None |
| Oryctodromeus | Blackleaf Formation · US | 1 | Albertadromeus | Oryctodromeus | None |
| Zephyrosaurus | Cloverly Formation · US | 1 | Albertadromeus | Zephyrosaurus | None |
Oviraptorosauria · standard-clue pool 58 · 5 targets
omnivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caudipteryx | Jianshangou Member · Yixian Formation · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Anomalipes | Caudipteryx, Protarchaeopteryx | Banji, Ningyuansaurus |
| Incisivosaurus | Fuxin Formation · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 1–2 | Anomalipes | Incisivosaurus | Banji |
| Ningyuansaurus | Yixian Formation · Jianchang · Liaoning · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Anomalipes | Ningyuansaurus | Caudipteryx, Protarchaeopteryx, Xingtianosaurus |
| Protarchaeopteryx | Jianshangou Member · Yixian Formation · CN Finer alternative to the initial proposal | 3–4 | Anomalipes | Caudipteryx, Protarchaeopteryx | Banji, Ningyuansaurus |
| Yuanyanglong | Miaogou Formation · CN | 1–2 | Anomalipes | Yuanyanglong | Banji |
Pachycephalosaurinae · standard-clue pool 59 · 5 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrotholus | Milk River Formation · CA | 2–3 | Brontotholus | Acrotholus | Foraminacephale, Sphaerotholus |
| Brontotholus | Oldman Formation · CA | 2–3 | Acrotholus | Brontotholus | Foraminacephale, Sphaerotholus |
| Foraminacephale | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 1–2 | Acrotholus | Foraminacephale, Sphaerotholus | None |
| Platytholus | Hell Creek Formation · US | 1–2 | Acrotholus | Platytholus, Sphaerotholus | None |
| Sphaerotholus | Dinosaur Park Formation · CA | 1–2 | Acrotholus | Foraminacephale, Sphaerotholus | None |
Paraves · standard-clue pool 60 · 5 targets
carnivore · Jurassic · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caihong | Hebei · CN | 1 | Acheroraptor | Caihong | None |
| Eosinopteryx | Liaoning · CN | 1–2 | Acheroraptor | Eosinopteryx, Serikornis | None |
| Epidexipteryx | Nei Mongol · CN | 1–2 | Acheroraptor | Epidexipteryx, Pedopenna | None |
| Pedopenna | Nei Mongol · CN | 1–2 | Acheroraptor | Epidexipteryx, Pedopenna | None |
| Serikornis | Liaoning · CN | 1–2 | Acheroraptor | Eosinopteryx, Serikornis | None |
Saltasaurinae · standard-clue pool 61 · 5 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Americas
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosaurus | Black Peaks Formation · US | 1 | Bonatitan | Alamosaurus | None |
| Bonatitan | Allen Formation · AR | 2–3 | Alamosaurus | Bonatitan, Neuquensaurus, Rocasaurus | None |
| Ibirania | São José do Rio Preto Formation · BR | 1 | Alamosaurus | Ibirania | None |
| Rocasaurus | Allen Formation · AR | 2–3 | Alamosaurus | Bonatitan, Neuquensaurus, Rocasaurus | None |
| Yamanasaurus | Río Playas Formation · EC | 1 | Alamosaurus | Yamanasaurus | None |
Styracosterna · standard-clue pool 62 · 5 targets
herbivore · Cretaceous · Europe
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvarius | Talarn Formation · ES | 1–2 | Cumnoria | Calvarius, Pararhabdodon | None |
| Delapparentia | Blesa Formation · ES | 1 | Acristavus | Delapparentia | None |
| Istiorachis | Wessex Formation · UK | 1–3 | Calvarius | Brighstoneus, Comptonatus, Istiorachis | None |
| Magnamanus | Golmayo Formation · ES | 1 | Acristavus | Magnamanus | None |
| Riabininohadros | Crimea · UA | 1 | Acristavus | Riabininohadros | None |
Therizinosauria · standard-clue pool 63 · 5 targets
carnivore · Cretaceous · Asia
| Answer candidate | Location tested | Remaining after a wrong guess | Worst-count example guess | Recorded matches before guesses | Missing metadata retained before guesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlikosaurus | Baynshire Formation · MN | 1 | Alxasaurus | Erlikosaurus | None |
| Fukuivenator | Kitadani Formation · JP | 1 | Alxasaurus | Fukuivenator | None |
| Jianchangosaurus | Yixian Formation · CN | 1–2 | Alxasaurus | Jianchangosaurus, Kayrasaurus | None |
| Kayrasaurus | Yixian Formation · CN | 1–2 | Alxasaurus | Jianchangosaurus, Kayrasaurus | None |
| Lingyuanosaurus | Jiufotang Formation · CN | 1 | Alxasaurus | Lingyuanosaurus | None |