Codicidae

Codicidae is a taxonomic name that has appeared in the scientific literature as a proposed family-level grouping. In modern taxonomy, Codicidae is not widely recognized as a valid taxon. Its circumscription has varied across sources, and some authors treated Codicidae as comprising one or more genera that were later reclassified or synonymized with other families.

The lack of a stable definition has led to inconsistent usage and difficulties in cross-referencing specimens and literature. Because the name has not been consistently applied, the number of species or genera associated with Codicidae, its diagnostic features, and its evolutionary relationships remain unclear.

In practice, Codicidae is considered an historically used or obsolete taxon name rather than a current, accepted taxon. Researchers encountering the term should consult primary sources and current taxonomic databases to determine whether Codicidae has any standing in a given context or if it should be treated as a synonym of another family. This ambiguity is common for legacy names that arose in earlier classification schemes and were later revised.