S. changae displays a number of features that are not found in more derived troodontids, but do occur in dromaeosaurs and avialans, such as a laterally directed glenoid fossa and opisthopuby.

• 与其他伤齿龙类相比，张氏中国猎龙显示了与奔龙类和鸟类更多的相似性，如侧向的肩臼窝和后伸的耻骨。