(2011) support the hypothesis that the two are separate species of Dakosaurus. Young et al. (2012) resurrected the genus name Plesiosuchus as their phylogenetic analysis found a paraphyletic Dakosaurus and suggested more basal position for P. manselii within Geosaurini than previously thought.
(2011) endorse the idea that the two are distinct species of Dakosaurus. Young et al. (2012) re-established the genus name Plesiosuchus, as their phylogenetic analysis showed a paraphyletic Dakosaurus and suggested a more primitive position for P. manselii within Geosaurini than was previously thought.