Genus Megachasma Taylor, Compagno & Struhsaker, 1983
- Megachasma Taylor, L.R. Jr, Compagno, L.J.V. & Struhsaker, P.J. 1983. Megamouth — a new species, genus, and family of lamnoid shark (Megachasma pelagios, family Megachasmidae) from the Hawaiian Islands. Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences 4 43(8): 87-110 [96].
Type species:
Megachasma pelagios Taylor, Compagno & Struhsaker, 1983 by original designation.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Circumglobal.
IMCRA
Southwest Transition (7)
General References
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-2012 | 16-Apr-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |