History of the taxon:
Etymology of the name:
Taxon: Ekchuahviridae; Proposal: 2022.001A.Nakonvirales_Maximonvirales_Coyopavirales_3no; : ; ICTV Report: ; Reference:
from Ek Chuah, the patron god of warriors and merchants in the Mayan mythology; the suffix -viridae for family taxa; connection unclear