Family

Ploceidae

109 species in this taxon

Ploceidae (Ploceidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 11 genuss with 109 known species. Key genus groups include Amblyospiza, Anaplectes, Brachycope, Bubalornis, Dinemellia, and Euplectes. Among its members, 11 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Songbirds (Passeriformes).