(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) provide evidence that the two are separate species of Dakosaurus. Young et al. (2012) reclassify the genus name Plesiosuchus, as their phylogenetic analysis reveals a paraphyletic Dakosaurus and proposes a more primitive position for P. manselii within Geosaurini than was previously assumed.