Family
Phalacrocoracidae
38 species in this taxon
Phalacrocoracidae (Phalacrocoracidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 4 genuss with 38 known species. This includes the genus groups Leucocarbo, Microcarbo, Phalacrocorax, and Urile. Among its members, 12 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Suliformes (Suliformes).