Family: Bicaudaviridae
Genus: Bicaudavirus
Distinguishing features
Since only one genus is currently recognized, the genus description corresponds to the family description.
Derivation of names
Acidianus two-tailed virus: genus of archaeal host Acidianus and the distinguishing characteristic of the virion
Species demarcation criteria
Not applicable
Related, unclassified viruses
A closely related virus, Acidianus two-tailed virus 2, which shares 90% identity over 92% of the genome, is an unclassified virus within the genus Bicaudavirus.
Virus name |
Accession number |
Virus abbreviation |
Acidianus two-tailed virus 2 |
ATV2 |
Virus names and virus abbreviations are not official ICTV designations.