Extinct flying reptile, with remains principally found in limestone deposits in Bavaria (11)

I believe the answer is:

pterodactyl

(Other definitions for pterodactyl that I've seen before include "Extinct flying reptile - protect lady (anag)" , "Flying creature" , "ancient reptile" , "reptile from the past" , "Fossil flyer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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