| Basic info | Taxonomic history | Classification | Included Taxa |
| Morphology | Ecology and taphonomy | External Literature Search | Age range and collections |
Taxonomy
Machaerosaurus was named by Gilmore (1928). It is not extant. Its type is Machaerosaurus torrejonensis.
It was assigned to Sauria by Gilmore (1928), Hay (1930); to Anguinae by Estes (1983), Sullivan (1987); and to Anguidae by Carroll (1988), Sullivan (1991).
It was assigned to Sauria by Gilmore (1928), Hay (1930); to Anguinae by Estes (1983), Sullivan (1987); and to Anguidae by Carroll (1988), Sullivan (1991).
Species
M. torrejonensis (type species)