Laiopteryx Weber [M.] 1913:423 Fem. Brachypleura xanthosticta Alcock 1889. Type by monotypy. Misspelled Liopteryx by Jordan 1920:551 [ref. 4905]. •Synonym of Brachypleura Günther 1862 -- (Norman 1927:43 [ref. 3217], Norman 1934:400 [ref. 6893]). •Valid as Laiopteryx Weber 1913. Current status: Valid as Laiopteryx Weber 1913. Citharidae.