Pongid

Pongid refers to members of the taxon Pongidae. They are sometimes called great apes. Pongidae is now known to be paraphyletic. Pongids gave rise to hominins around seven mya,. The corresponding crown group for this taxon is Hominidae. Pongidae has 6 extant member species. This taxon is rarely used today but is of historical significance.