Chaoyangopteridae

In 2016, a paleontologist bought an illegally obtained fossil from the phosphate mines of Morocco that would become a new pterosaur genus.

The type species Chaoyangopterus zhangi honors journalist Zhang Wanlian for his efforts in protecting fossil sites.

Don't be fooled by its name, Eopteranodon is not closely related to the other more popular pterosaur with a similar name. It's one of the earliest known toothless pterosaurs.

Some pterosaurs were as adept at life on the ground as in the air. Jidapterus probably stalked its prey on the forest floor.

Lots of recently discovered pterosaurs have come out of Brazil, and Lacusovagus, the "lake wanderer," is another interesting genus.

The Jiufotang Formation of China has given us quite the assortment of pterosaurs.