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{{Short description|Tribe of South American Indians of Brazil}}
The '''Catauxi''' are a tribe of [[South America]]n [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Indians]] of the [[Purus River]] district, [[Brazil]]. According to Kroemer (1985 p.&nbsp;80), the most numerous nations of the Ituxi River were the Cacharari, Canamari, Guarayo, Apurinã, Huatanari, Paumari, Catauxi, and Juma.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.socioambiental.org/pib/epienglish/juma/contato.shtm|title = Povos Indígenas no Brasil}}</ref>
The Catauxi were a warlike race, with remarkably clear complexions and handsome features; round wrists and ankles they wear rings of twisted hair. They cultivated mandioc, and made pottery and bark canoes.<ref>{{EB1911|inline=y|wstitle=Catauxi|volume=5|page=505}}</ref>
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