zmnh m8770 has 25 vertebrae in the back and neck, two sacral vertebrae (as in most triassic pseudosuchians), and seven of the forward-most tail vertebrae. the neck vertebrae are taller and narrower than they are in "qianosuchus". most of the back vertebrae are obscured by overlying ribs. at the back of the trunk near the hips are bones belonging to small vertebrates such as fish - likely the stomach contents of the individual. small overlapping osteoderms (bony scutes) overlay many of the vertebrae. two rows run along the neck, back, and tail with about two osteoderms overlaying each vertebra. small osteoderms also cover the limb bones.