Hesperosuchus
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| Hesperosuchus Fossil range: Late Triassic |
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 Hesperosuchus agilis
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| Hesperosuchus agilis |
Hesperosuchus is an extinct genus of crocodylomorph reptile that contains a single species, Hesperosuchus agilis. This animal formed a large part the diet of the dinosaur Coelophysis, as shown by fossilized stomach contents[citation needed]. Remains of this sphenosuchian have been found in Late Triassic (Carnian faunal stage) deposits of Arizona and New Mexico.
