xanthotis

Xanthotis is a taxonomic name that has appeared in biological classification as the designation of a genus. In zoological usage, it has most often been associated with a small group of passerine birds. Over time, classifications have changed as researchers compared morphology and, more recently, molecular data, leading to revisions of which species are included in Xanthotis and whether the genus remains valid or is treated as a synonym of another genus.

Current usage varies by authority; some checklists retain Xanthotis as a valid genus with a limited number of species, while others place its former members in related genera. Because taxonomy is dynamic, the exact circumscription of Xanthotis may differ between sources and over time as new evidence emerges.

In practice, the term is rarely encountered outside technical taxonomic discussions. When present, it typically appears in contexts related to the classification and phylogeny of tropical passerine birds, and it may be mentioned alongside revisions to genus-level relationships within the broader family group to which these birds belong.

Given ongoing taxonomic updates, readers seeking precise, up-to-date information should consult authoritative references such as current regional avian checklists and taxonomic databases. If you intended Xanthotis to refer to a different domain—such as botany or historical nomenclature—please provide additional context to guide a more specific article.