Askeptosauridae
| Askeptosauridae | |
|---|---|
| Skeleton of Askeptosaurus italicus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | †Thalattosauria |
| Superfamily: | †Askeptosauroidea |
| Family: | †Askeptosauridae Kuhn-Schnyder, 1952 |
| Subgroups | |
Askeptosauridae is a family of thalattosaurs within the superfamily Askeptosauroidea. Fossils have been found from Italy, Switzerland, and China. Askeptosaurids are distinguished from other thalattosaurs by their long necks and narrow skulls.