Niphatidae is a family of in the order Haplosclerida, first described in 1980 by Rob van Soest. It contains the following genera: Amphimedon Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864 Cribrochalina Schmidt, 1870 Dasychalina Ridley & Dendy, 1886 Gelliodes Ridley, 1884 Haliclonissa Burton, 1932 Hemigellius Burton, 1932 Microxina Topsent, 1916 Niphates Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864 Pachychalina Schmidt, 1868 Categories: Haplosclerina, Sponge Families, Taxa Named By Rob Van Soest, Taxa Described In 1980
