Family
Megapodiidae
21 species in this taxon
Megapodiidae (Megapodiidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 7 genuss with 21 known species. Key genus groups include Aepypodius, Alectura, Eulipoa, Leipoa, Macrocephalon, and Megapodius. Among its members, 9 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Galliformes (Galliformes).