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Zamarrito Pechinegro

Eriocnemis nigrivestis

Endangered

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The Black-breasted Puffleg (Eriocnemis nigrivestis) is a species in the genus Eriocnemis. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Eriocnemis nigrivestis (Zamarrito Pechinegro)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムナグロワタアシハチドリ

Chinese 黑胸毛腿蜂鸟

Spanish Zamarrito Pechinegro

French Érione à robe noire

German Schwarzbauch-Höschenkolibri

Russian Черногрудый эрион

Similar Species in Eriocnemis

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Calzadito frentiazul

Eriocnemis glaucopoides

Eriocnemis cupreoventris

Near Threatened

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Paramero de Munchique

Eriocnemis mirabilis

Critically Endangered

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paramero esmeraldino,

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zamarrito Pechinegro?

The scientific name of Zamarrito Pechinegro is Eriocnemis nigrivestis. It belongs to the genus Eriocnemis.

What is the conservation status of Zamarrito Pechinegro?

Zamarrito Pechinegro (Eriocnemis nigrivestis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Zamarrito Pechinegro live?

Zamarrito Pechinegro is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Zamarrito Pechinegro belong to?

Zamarrito Pechinegro (Eriocnemis nigrivestis) belongs to the genus Eriocnemis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Zamarrito Pechinegro endangered?

Yes, Zamarrito Pechinegro (Eriocnemis nigrivestis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Zamarrito Pechinegro belong to?

Zamarrito Pechinegro (Eriocnemis nigrivestis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Zamarrito Pechinegro?

The closest relatives of Zamarrito Pechinegro in the genus Eriocnemis include Calzadito frentiazul, calzoncitos diminuto, paramero áureo, Paramero cobrizo, Paramero de Munchique.