Family
Podicipedidae
22 species in this taxon
Podicipedidae (Podicipedidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 6 genuss with 22 known species. This includes the genus groups Aechmophorus, Podiceps, Podilymbus, Poliocephalus, Rollandia, and Tachybaptus. Among its members, 6 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes).