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Metaluta de Perijá

Metallura iracunda

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Metallura iracunda (Metaluta de Perijá)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカオハチドリ

Chinese 佩里辉尾蜂鸟

Spanish Metaluta de Perijá

French Métallure dorée

German Rotschwanz-Glanzschwänzchen

Russian Золотая металлура

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Metallura tyrianthina

Metalura Gorgivioleta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Metaluta de Perijá?

The scientific name of Metaluta de Perijá is Metallura iracunda. It belongs to the genus Metallura.

What is the conservation status of Metaluta de Perijá?

Metaluta de Perijá (Metallura iracunda) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Metaluta de Perijá live?

Metaluta de Perijá is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Metaluta de Perijá belong to?

Metaluta de Perijá (Metallura iracunda) belongs to the genus Metallura, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Metaluta de Perijá endangered?

Yes, Metaluta de Perijá (Metallura iracunda) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Metaluta de Perijá belong to?

Metaluta de Perijá (Metallura iracunda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Metaluta de Perijá?

The closest relatives of Metaluta de Perijá in the genus Metallura include Metalura barbafuego, metalura colirrojo, Metalura de Teresa, Metalura escamosa, Metalura Gorgivioleta.