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Schmetterlingselfe

Lophornis chalybeus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Apodiformes (Seglervögel)
Family
Trochilidae
Genus
Lophornis
Species
Lophornis chalybeus (Schmetterlingselfe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミドリカザリハチドリ
Chinese 极乐冠蜂鸟
Spanish Coqueta Festiva
French Coquette chalybée
German Schmetterlingselfe
Portuguese topetinho-verde
Russian Кокетка-бабочка

Similar Species in Lophornis

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Glanzelfe
Lophornis stictolophus
Least Concern
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Gouldelfe
Lophornis gouldii
Near Threatened
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Kurzhaubenelfe
Lophornis brachylophus
Critically Endangered
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Pfauenelfe
Lophornis pavoninus
Least Concern
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Prachtelfe
Lophornis magnificus
Least Concern
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Schmuckelfe
Lophornis ornatus
Least Concern
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Schwarzschopfelfe
Lophornis helenae
Least Concern
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Weißschopfelfe
Lophornis adorabilis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schmetterlingselfe?
The scientific name of Schmetterlingselfe is Lophornis chalybeus. It belongs to the genus Lophornis.
What is the conservation status of Schmetterlingselfe?
Schmetterlingselfe (Lophornis chalybeus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Schmetterlingselfe live?
Schmetterlingselfe is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Schmetterlingselfe belong to?
Schmetterlingselfe (Lophornis chalybeus) belongs to the genus Lophornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Schmetterlingselfe endangered?
No, Schmetterlingselfe (Lophornis chalybeus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Schmetterlingselfe belong to?
Schmetterlingselfe (Lophornis chalybeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Schmetterlingselfe?
The closest relatives of Schmetterlingselfe in the genus Lophornis include Glanzelfe, Gouldelfe, Kurzhaubenelfe, Pfauenelfe, Prachtelfe.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Lophornis — 11 Species

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Glanzelfe
Lophornis stictolophus
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Gouldelfe
Lophornis gouldii
NT 🐾
Kurzhaubenelfe
Lophornis brachylophus
CR 🐾
Pfauenelfe
Lophornis pavoninus
LC 🐾
Prachtelfe
Lophornis magnificus
LC
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Schmetterlingselfe
Lophornis chalybeus
LC
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Schmuckelfe
Lophornis ornatus
LC 🐾
Schwarzschopfelfe
Lophornis helenae
LC 🐾
Weißschopfelfe
Lophornis adorabilis
LC 🐾
Zierelfe
Lophornis delattrei
LC 🐾
Butterfly Coquette
Lophornis verreauxii
LC
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