Sentromerini

Sentromerini is a tribe-level name used in zoological classification. In systems that recognize a tribe, Sentromerini denotes a rank below family and above genera, with the exact circumscription varying across authors and over time. It is not universally recognized in modern classifications, and some treatments include one or more genera within Sentromerini while others exclude the name or treat it as a synonym of another tribe.

Because there is no single consensus, there are no universal diagnostic characters shared by all members. When diagnoses exist, they refer to the included genera and reflect the characters emphasized by the author, which may be morphological, molecular, or a combination. As a result, Sentromerini is primarily of interest to specialists and does not typically appear in broad overviews of higher classification.

Geographic distribution for Sentromerini depends on the genera assigned to the tribe in a given treatment, and thus can vary from region to region based on the circumscription used in different classifications.

For current status, consult taxonomic databases and recent revisions for the family in which Sentromerini is used. Reputable sources such as ITIS, Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and specialized monographs provide the most up-to-date assessments of whether the tribe is accepted, regarded as a synonym, or not recognized in a particular classification. See also taxonomy, taxonomic ranks, and tribes in zoological nomenclature.