Walkeria

"Walker's (animal)" (probable)

• Walker · English (surname) · honoree, probably Alick Walker
• -ia · Latin · Latinised suffix for a genus name

Walkeria is a patronym, which means it was named in honour of a person. I believe the person is the British paleontologist Alick Walker, who studied Triassic archosaurs, but I am not certain of that. The type species is Walkeria maleriensis, named for the Maleri Formation of India.

Period

Late Triassic

Found in

Maleri Formation, India

I am fairly confident Walkeria is a Late Triassic taxon from India, but I am not sure of the author, year or current taxonomic status. It is a poorly known, fragmentary form, and its classification has been doubtful. The name Walkeria has also been used for non-dinosaur animals, so check which one a source means. Please verify the details against a primary source.