Family

Nectariniidae

140 species in this taxon

Nectariniidae (Nectariniidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 15 genuss with 140 known species. Key genus groups include Aethopyga, Anabathmis, Anthobaphes, Anthreptes, Arachnothera, and Chalcomitra. Among its members, 7 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Songbirds (Passeriformes).

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