What is another word for manidae?
Pronunciation: [mˈanɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Manidae is the biological family to which pangolins belong. Pangolins are unique animals that are covered in scales and are highly sought after in some cultures for their supposed medicinal properties. Manidae is the only family in the order Pholidota, and they are also known as scaly anteaters. Some synonyms for Manidae include Pholidotidae, which is an alternative name for the order Pholidota, and Smutsiidae, which is a proposed alternative name for the family. Other synonyms include 'scaly anteater family' and 'pangolin family', as these terms are commonly used to refer to the animals that belong to Manidae.
