Alcedinidae

Alcedinidae (Alcedinidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 19 genuss with 115 known species. Key genus groups include Actenoides, Alcedo, Caridonax, Ceryle, Ceyx, and Chloroceryle. Among its members, 12 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes).