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Motmot houtouc

Momotus momota

Least Concern

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Amazonian Motmot (Momotus momota) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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

Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)

Species

Momotus momota (Motmot houtouc)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハチクイモドキ

Chinese 亚马逊翠鴗

Spanish Momoto corona azul

French Motmot houtouc

German Amazonasmotmot

Portuguese udu

Russian Синешапочный момот

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Momotus aequatorialis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Motmot houtouc?

The scientific name of Motmot houtouc is Momotus momota. It belongs to the genus Momotus.

What is the conservation status of Motmot houtouc?

Motmot houtouc (Momotus momota) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Motmot houtouc live?

Motmot houtouc is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Motmot houtouc belong to?

Motmot houtouc (Momotus momota) belongs to the genus Momotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Momotidae.

Is Motmot houtouc endangered?

No, Motmot houtouc (Momotus momota) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Motmot houtouc belong to?

Motmot houtouc (Momotus momota) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Motmot houtouc?

The closest relatives of Motmot houtouc in the genus Momotus include Motmot à tête bleue, Motmot à tête rousse, Motmot caraïbe, Motmot de Lesson, Motmot d'Équateur.