Reptilia - Loricata - Metriorhynchidae

Alternative combinations: Plesiosuchus manselii, Steneosaurus manselii

Belongs to Dakosaurus according to M. Bronzati et al. 2012

Sister taxa: Dakosaurus andiniensis, Dakosaurus maximus

Type specimen: NHMUK PV OR40103, a partial skeleton (incomplete skull and mandible)