Microgenys Eigenmann [C. H.] 1913:22 Fem. Microgenys minutus Eigenmann 1913. Type by original designation (also monotypic). Genus is apparently feminine in gender. •Valid as Microgenys Eigenmann 1913 -- (Géry 1977:398 [ref. 1597], Langeani in Reis et al. 2003:144 [ref. 27061], Mirande 2009:8 [ref. 30267] and Mirande 2010:533 [ref. 31006] in Characidae, Thomaz et al. 2015:4 [ref. 33893] incertae sedis in Stevardiinae). Current status: Valid as Microgenys Eigenmann 1913. Characidae: Stevardiinae.