Family

Alcidae

25 species in this taxon

Alcidae (Alcidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 11 genuss with 25 known species. Key genus groups include Aethia, Alca, Alle, Brachyramphus, Cepphus, and Cerorhinca. Among its members, 10 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes).