Unwin at that time considered those two species to be close relatives. However, more recent studies have shown Germanodactylus to be much more primitive, either an archaeopterodactyloid or a primitive member of the Eupterodactyloidea.
Unwin at that time regarded those two species as closely connected. However, more recent studies have shown Germanodactylus to be much more ancient, either an early example of archaeopterodactyloid or a primitive member of the Eupterodactyloidea group.