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Veilchentrogon

Trogon violaceus

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
Trogoniformes (Trogone)
Family
Trogonidae
Genus
Trogon
Species
Trogon violaceus (Veilchentrogon)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメキヌバネドリ
Chinese 圭亞那美洲咬鵑
Spanish Trogón violáceo
French Trogon violacé
German Veilchentrogon
Portuguese surucuá-violáceo
Russian Фиолетовый трогон

Similar Species in Trogon

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Bairdtrogon
Trogon bairdii
Near Threatened
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Blauscheiteltrogon
Trogon curucui
Least Concern
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Blauschwanztrogon
Trogon comptus
Least Concern
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Bronzetrogon
Trogon mexicanus
Least Concern
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Graukopftrogon
Trogon citreolus
Least Concern
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Grünmanteltrogon
Trogon viridis
Least Concern
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Guayaquiltrogon
Trogon mesurus
Least Concern
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Jungferntrogon
Trogon collaris
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Veilchentrogon?
The scientific name of Veilchentrogon is Trogon violaceus. It belongs to the genus Trogon.
What is the conservation status of Veilchentrogon?
Veilchentrogon (Trogon violaceus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Veilchentrogon live?
Veilchentrogon is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Veilchentrogon belong to?
Veilchentrogon (Trogon violaceus) belongs to the genus Trogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Trogonidae.
Is Veilchentrogon endangered?
No, Veilchentrogon (Trogon violaceus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Veilchentrogon belong to?
Veilchentrogon (Trogon violaceus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Veilchentrogon?
The closest relatives of Veilchentrogon in the genus Trogon include Bairdtrogon, Blauscheiteltrogon, Blauschwanztrogon, Bronzetrogon, Graukopftrogon.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Trogon — 20 Species

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Bairdtrogon
Trogon bairdii
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Blauscheiteltrogon
Trogon curucui
LC 🐾
Blauschwanztrogon
Trogon comptus
LC 🐾
Bronzetrogon
Trogon mexicanus
LC 🐾
Graukopftrogon
Trogon citreolus
LC 🐾
Grünmanteltrogon
Trogon viridis
LC 🐾
Guayaquiltrogon
Trogon mesurus
LC 🐾
Jungferntrogon
Trogon collaris
LC 🐾
Maskentrogon
Trogon personatus
LC 🐾
Schieferschwanztrogon
Trogon massena
LC 🐾
Schmucktrogon
Trogon elegans
LC 🐾
Schwarzkehltrogon
Trogon rufus
LC 🐾
Schwarzkopftrogon
Trogon melanocephalus
LC 🐾
Schwarzschwanztrogon
Trogon melanurus
LC 🐾
Sperberschwanztrogon
Trogon clathratus
LC 🐾
Südlicher Surucuátrogon
Trogon surrucura
LC
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Veilchentrogon
Trogon violaceus
LC
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Weißschwanztrogon
Trogon chionurus
LC 🐾
Amazonian Trogon
Trogon ramonianus
LC 🐾
Gartered Trogon
Trogon caligatus
LC
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