According to Lynch, Ross, & Crowley (2002), the structure of the family is as follows: •
Ngero–Vitiaz •
Ngero family • Bariai linkage:
Bariai,
Kove,
Lusi,
Malalamai • Tuam linkage:
Gitua,
Mutu •
Vitiaz linkage •
Bel family • Astrolabe (East Bel) linkage:
Awad Bing,
Mindiri,
Yote (Wab) • Nuclear Bel (West Bel) linkage:
Marik (Dami, Ham),
Gedaged,
Bilibil,
Takia,
Matukar • Southwest New Britain linkage • Bibling linkage:
Lamogai,
Mouk-Aria • Pasismanua linkage:
Aigon,
Miu,
Kaulong–
Karore,
Sengseng • Arawe linkage: • East Arawe:
Akolet,
Avau,
Bebeli,
Lesing-Gelimi • West Arawe:
Solong,
Apalik (Ambul),
Gimi,
Aiklep • ?
Mangseng •
Mengen family:
Lote,
Mamusi,
Mengen •
Maleu • Korap linkage:
Arop-Lukep,
Karnai,
Malasanga,
Mur Pano •
Mbula • Roinji–Nenaya:
Mato,
Ronji •
Sio •
Tami •
Amara ==References==