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Pico de loro

Heliconia psittacorum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), North America (Saint Kitts and Nevis), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Zingiberales)

Species

Heliconia psittacorum (Pico de loro)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pico de loro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pico de loro?

The scientific name of Pico de loro is Heliconia psittacorum. It belongs to the genus Heliconia.

What is the conservation status of Pico de loro?

Pico de loro (Heliconia psittacorum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pico de loro live?

Pico de loro is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), North America (Saint Kitts and Nevis), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), India, Laos, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, Singapore, Taiwan.

What family does Pico de loro belong to?

Pico de loro (Heliconia psittacorum) belongs to the genus Heliconia, which is part of the taxonomic family Heliconiaceae.

Is Pico de loro endangered?

No, Pico de loro (Heliconia psittacorum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pico de loro belong to?

Pico de loro (Heliconia psittacorum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Pico de loro?

The closest relatives of Pico de loro in the genus Heliconia include Macaw flower, Small lobster claw, false bird of paradise, Shining bird of paradise, false bird of paradise.