Subfamily: Gammaherpesvirinae

Genus: Percavirus

Distinguishing features

The predicted amino acid sequences of members of the genus form a distinct lineage within the subfamily (Figure 1.Gammaherpesvirinae). 

Virion

See discussion under family description. 

Genome organization and replication

See discussion under family and subfamily description. 

Biology

Members have perissodactyls (odd-toed ungulates) and carnivores as hosts. 

Species demarcation criteria

See discussion under family description.