Many species from this genus are popular pets, although being larger than the members of the genus Pyrrhura, they need a sizable aviary to thrive.
The taxonomy of this genus is unresolved with clear indication that the genus as currently defined is paraphyletic. Several clusters of species, complexes, are recognized in this genus, with variying degrees of understanding, such as the Aratinga solstitialis complex, A. mitrata complex, A. holochlora complex, and A. pertinax (-complex). Additionally, the Golden Parakeet has been included in Aratinga, but is now generally placed in the monotypic Guarouba. The Guadeloupe Parakeet (Aratinga labati) is an hypothetical extinct species that has been postulated based on little evidence.
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