The Fabroniaceae contain 5-6 genera and fewer than 100 species, probably closer to 50 or less, widely distributed in temperate and tropical regions; in the Neotropics with two genera and six species. The family is placed in the order Hypnales.
Fabroniaceae contiene 5-6 géneros y menos de 100 especie, probablemente cerca de 50 o menos, está ampliamente distribuida en regiones templadas y tropicales; en el Neotrópico con dos géneros y seis especies. La familia está localizada en el orden Hypnales.
Buck, W. R. 1980. A re-interpretation of the Fabroniaceae: Additions and corrections. J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 47: 45-55.
Buck, W. R. 1981. A re-interpretation of the Fabroniaceae, III: Anacamptodon and Fabronidium revisited, Mamillariella, Helicodontiadelphus and Bryobartlettia gen. nov. Brittonia 33: 473-481.
Buck, W. R. & H. Crum. 1978. A re-interpretation of the Fabroniaceae with notes on selected genera. J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 44: 347-369.