👉 Erythrobacteraceae are a family of gram-positive bacteria commonly found in soil, water, and aquatic environments. These bacteria are characterized by their ability to produce erythrocytes, which are red blood cells that contain hemoglobin. Erythrobacteraceae belong to the order Gammaproteobacteria and are classified into two main groups: Erythrobacteraceae 1 and Erythrobacteraceae 2.