Alopiopsis Explained

Alopiopsis is an extinct genus of prehistoric sharks belonging to the family Carcharhinidae.

Fossil record

Fossils of Alopiopsis are found only at Monte Bolca (Pesciara) (Eocene of Italy) (age range: from : 48.6 to 40.4 million years ago.).^[1]

Species

• Alopiopsis cuvieri
• Alopiopsis plejodon Lioy 1865

See also

• List of prehistoric cartilaginous fish
• Prehistoric fish

Notes and References

1. https://paleobiodb.org/classic/checkTaxonInfo?taxon_no=153998 Paleobiology Database