Charadriidae

Charadriidae (Charadriidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 11 genuss with 68 known species. Key genus groups include Anarhynchus, Charadrius, Elseyornis, Erythrogonys, Hoploxypterus, and Oreopholus. Among its members, 11 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes).