Rallidae

Rallidae (Rallidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 36 genuss with 138 known species. Key genus groups include Amaurolimnas, Amaurornis, Anurolimnas, Aphanapteryx, Aramides, and Aramidopsis. Among its members, 27 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Gruiformes (Gruiformes).