The New World genus Aphotaenius Cartwright (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae: Eupariini) is reviewed. Three new species are described: Aphotaenius elegans Skelley and Vaz-de-Mello, Aphotaenius gaucho Skelley and Vaz-de-Mello, and Aphotaenius hamelae Skelley and Vaz-de-Mello. A key with diagnostic images for all included species is provided.