• Source: Makunaima

Makunaima is a genus of freshwater fish in the family Characidae of the order Characiformes.
They are all endemic to freshwater habitats in South America.




Taxonomy and systematics


This genus was erected in 2020. The species were formerly allocated to Astyanax.




Etymology


Etymologically, the genus name alludes to "Makunaima" (also transcribed as "Macunaima" or "Makonaima"), the name of a creator god for various ethnic groups in the Amazon.




Species


There are three recognized species in this genus:




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Makunaima
• Pemon
• Diamond tetra
• Akawaio people
• Hero Twins in Native American culture
• Cassava
• Pemon language
• Macunaíma
• Macushi
• Deuterodon sazimai