Árangu
Árangu is a genus of extinct marine reptiles belonging to the order Plesiosauria, specifically within the suborder Pliosauria. The type species, Árangu jurassicus, was discovered in the fossil-rich deposits of the United Kingdom. Fossils attributed to Árangu suggest it was a formidable predator during the Jurassic period, inhabiting the shallow seas that covered much of what is now Europe.
The reconstruction of Árangu is based on partial skeletal remains, primarily consisting of skull fragments, vertebrae,
The exact phylogenetic placement of Árangu within Pliosauria is still debated among paleontologists. While clearly a