Baryonychus
Baryonychus is a genus name that has appeared in paleontological literature as the designation for fragmentary theropod remains from the Early Cretaceous of Europe. The material assigned to Baryonychus is limited and lacks distinctive features that would clearly separate it from related taxa, leading to a contested status among researchers.
Etymology: The name is formed from Greek roots meaning “heavy” and “claw,” following the convention of the
Taxonomic history: When first described, the remains were interpreted as potentially representing a small spinosaurid or
Anatomy and diagnosis: The available remains are too fragmentary to diagnose unique autapomorphies. Consequently, no reliable
Paleoecology and distribution: Fossils attributed to Baryonychus come from Early Cretaceous European deposits, environments associated with
See also: Baryonyx, Spinosauridae, Theropoda, List of dinosaur genera.