Lamini

Lamini; Temporal range:
	Llama
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Mammalia
Order:	Artiodactyla
Family:	Camelidae
Subfamily:	Camelinae
Tribe:	Lamini; Webb, 1965
Genera
	†Alforjas Harrison, 1979; Lama Cuvier, 1800; †Hemiauchenia Gervais & Ameghino, 1880; †Palaeolama Gervais, 1869; †Pleiolama; †Aepycamelus; †Miotylopus; †Eulamaops; †Oxydactylus; †Nothokemas; †Aguascalientia; †Australocamelus; †Protolabis; †Blancocamelus; †Cuyamacamelus;

Lamini (members are called lamines or laminoids) is a tribe of the subfamily Camelinae. It contains one extant genus with four species, all exclusively from South America: llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. The former two are domesticated species, while the latter two are only found in the wild. None display sexual dimorphism. The four species can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. Additionally, there are several extinct genera.

The digestive system of lamoids allows them to digest certain toxins. Laminoids also lack a gallbladder.

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