Laridae

Laridae (Laridae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 22 genuss with 98 known species. Key genus groups include Anous, Chlidonias, Chroicocephalus, Creagrus, Gelochelidon, and Gygis. Among its members, 14 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes).