Families

There are 9 Families Digimon can belong to. Digimon can belong to one or more Families. A Digivolved Digimon can have a different Family than its previous form.

Deep Savers	It is abbreviated as "DS". Digimon who belong to this field are generally aquatic or polar Digimon, or those who dwell in marine areas.
Dragon's Roar	It is abbreviated as "DR". Digimon who belong to this field are generally Digimon of draconic descent, or those who dwell in volcanic areas.
Jungle Troopers	It is abbreviated as "JT". Digimon who belong to this field are generally insectoid or vegetation Digimon, or those who dwell in tropical areas.
Metal Empire	It is abbreviated as "ME". Digimon who belong to this field are generally mechanical or mutated Digimon, or those who dwell in urban areas.
Nature Spirits	It is abbreviated as "NS". Digimon who belong to this field are generic animal or monster-like Digimon, or those who dwell in desert-like areas.
Nightmare Soldiers	It is abbreviated as "NSo". Digimon who belong to this field are generally demonic or undead Digimon, or those who dwell in haunted areas.
Unknown	It is abbreviated as "UK". Digimon who belong to this field are generally mutant Digimon, or those who don't fit into the other fields.
Virus Busters	It is abbreviated as "VB". Digimon who belong to this field are generally sacred or angelic Digimon, or those who dwell in holy areas.
Wind Guardians	It is abbreviated as "WG". Digimon who belong to this field are generally avian or flying Digimon, or those who dwell in grassy or lofty areas.
Dark Area	It is abbreviated as "DA". Digimon who belong to this field are generally demonic or evil Digimon, or those who dwell in the Dark Area