The genus Hypocharmosyna includes two species, that were previously included in the Charmosyna genus but was split into the new monotypic Charminetta genus in 2021 with the IOC 11.2 update.
The Red-flanked Lorikeet can be found in the Moluccas, New Guinea and Bismarck Archipelago .
The Red-fronted Lorikeet can be found in northern and western New Guinea.