For the full reference to Shanyangosaurus: Xue, Zhang, Bi, Yue and Chen, 1996. The development and environmental changes of the intermontane basins in the Eastern part of Qinling Mountains. Geological Publishing House, Beijing. ISBN 7-116-02125-6. 179 pages. Various species are named, but Shanyangosaurus is only credited to Xue, Zhang and Bi. Mickey Mortimer