1966  Leptogyroceras Chao & Liang:
     1978  Leptogyroceras.- Zhao, Liang & Zheng: 82,177.
     2002  Pericarinoceras.-Leonova: S105.

Type species: Leptogyroceras dongshenlingense Chao et Liang, 1966.

[Zhao et al., 1978]: Shell rather small, convolute, thinly lenticular in shape, with acuminate venter. Whorls thin, with
high rectangular cross section. Sides rather wide, flat or slightly concave, ornamented with weak transverse lines or
wrinkels. Umbilicus moderately widwe and shallow, bordered by slightly flared rims. Suture line with short venter lobe
divided by medial saddle into two simple and pointed prongs, lateral lobe rather long, narrowing posteriorly.