Attonitus Explained

Attonitus is a genus of characin endemic to Peru.^[1]

Species

There are currently 3 recognized species in this genus:^[1]

• Attonitus bounites Vari & H. Ortega, 2000
• Attonitus ephimeros Vari & H. Ortega, 2000
• Attonitus irisae Vari & H. Ortega, 2000

Notes and References

1. Thomaz, A.T., Arcila, D., Ortí, G. & Malabarba, L.R. (2015): Molecular phylogeny of the subfamily Stevardiinae Gill, 1858 (Characiformes: Characidae): classification and the evolution of reproductive traits. BMC Evolutionary Biology, (2015) 15: 146.