Glyptogenys

Glyptogenys is a genus of extinct teiid lizard described by Gao and Fox in 1991. It is known from one subtaxa, which is Glyptogenys ornata. It is inferred to be a ground dwelling insectivore-carnivore, which is based on Teiidae, and lived in the Cretaceous of Canada.

Etymology
Glyptogenys means "carved jaw", with "glypto" meaning carved, and "genys" meaning jaw. "Ornata" means ornamented, referencing the sculpture on the external surface of the holotype.

Other information
Its type specimen is UALVP 29735, which is a mandible bearing 12 well-preserved teeth.

The fossil was found near Medicine Hat in Alberta, Canada. The other fossil was found near Dinosaur Provincial Park.