Abstract

Coelophysis bauri and Syntarsus rhodesiensis are remarkably similar morphologically. Poor preservation of some of the Ghost Ranch Coelophysis specimens makes anatomical interpretations difficult. A new comparison of Coelophysis and Syntarsus indicate that putative differences in the skull roof, interdental plates, palate, pelvic girdle, hind limb and dorsal vertebrae have been misinterpreted. Coelophysis may have a furcula.