''Clinotanypus'' is a genus of non-biting midges in the subfamily

Tanypodinae Tanypodinae is a subfamily of midges in the non-biting midge family (Chironomidae). The larvae are generally carnivorous and their mouthparts are adapted for predation on small invertebrates (including other chironomid larvae) although 1st and 2n ...

of the bloodworm family

Chironomidae Chironomidae , commonly known as non-biting midges or chironomids , are a family of Nematoceran flies with a global distribution. They are closely related to the families Ceratopogonidae, Simuliidae, and Thaumaleidae. Although many chironomid ...

. This genus has a worldwide distribution and inhabit sediments of ponds, lakes and rivers. It is rare to find these midges in Central America.

Species

*'' Clinotanypus brasiliensis'' *''

Clinotanypus sallesi ''Clinotanypus'' is a genus of non-biting midges in the subfamily Tanypodinae of the bloodworm family Chironomidae Chironomidae , commonly known as non-biting midges or chironomids , are a family of Nematoceran flies with a global distrib ...

References

Tanypodinae Chironomoidea genera Taxa named by Jean-Jacques Kieffer {{Chironomidae-stub