Acrididae

Acrididae (Acrididae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 30 genuss with 59 known species. Key genus groups include Acrida, Acrotylus, Anacridium, Arcyptera, Calliptamus, and Chorthippus. Among its members, 13 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Orthoptera (Orthoptera).