Lamiopsis
Sign in to saveLamiopsis is a genus of shark in the family Carcharhinidae found in Indian and Pacific Ocean. This genus was previously considered to be monotypic. However, a recent taxonomic study revealed that the western central Pacific populations were a separate species.
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Lamiopsis is a genus of shark in the family Carcharhinidae found in Indian and Pacific Ocean. This genus was previously considered to be monotypic. However, a recent taxonomic study revealed that the western central Pacific populations were a separate species.
==Species== There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus: Lamiopsis temminckii (J. P. Müller & Henle, 1839) (Broadfin shark) Lamiopsis tephrodes (Fowler, 1905) (Borneo broadfin shark)
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