| Nitrobacteraceae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Alphaproteobacteria |
| Order: | Rhizobiales |
| Family: | Nitrobacteraceae Buchanan, 1917 |
| Genera | |
Nitrobacteraceae is a family of Alphaproteobacteria. They are gram-negative and aerobic.
The bacteria of this family derive their energy from oxidizing ammonia to nitrite, or by oxidizing nitrite to nitrate. They are commonly found in freshwater and soil.