| Basilichthys | |
|---|---|
| B. microlepidotus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Atheriniformes |
| Family: | Atherinopsidae |
| Genus: |
Basilichthys Girard, 1855 |
Basilichthys is a genus of Neotropical silversides native to freshwater habitats in Chile and Peru.
The currently recognized species in this genus are: