Alphaguttavirus

Alphaguttavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Guttaviridae. Sulfolobus newzealandicus serve as natural hosts. There is only one species in this genus: Sulfolobus newzealandicus droplet-shaped virus.

Removal
Alphaguttavirus is no longer in the ICTV. It was removed from ICTV in the 2021 version.

Structure
Viruses in the genus Alphaguttavirus are enveloped. The diameter is around 70-95 nm, with a length of 110-185 nm. Genomes are circular, around 20kb in length.

Life cycle
DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Sulfolobus newzealandicus serve as the natural host.