[Phylum] Chordata Bateson, 1885 - chordates
   Subphylum Craniata auct.
     Infraphylum Vertebrata Lamarck, 1801 - vertebrates
       Superclass †Pteraspidomorphi Goodrich, 1909 [monotypic]
         Class †Pteraspidomorpha
           Subclass †Heterostraci Lankester, 1868
             Order †Cardipeltiformes Bryant, 1933 [monotypic]
               Family †Cardipeltidae Bryant, 1933
                 Genus †Cardipeltis Branson & Mehl, 1931