Capitoninae

/ˌkæp.ɪ.toʊ.ˈnaɪ.niː/ noun

A subfamily of barbets (tropical birds), representing a smaller classification group within the larger barbet family.

From Capitonidae (the family name) plus the subfamilial suffix '-inae.' This follows Linnaean taxonomic naming, where subfamily names end in '-inae' to show hierarchical relationships.

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