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American Pygmy Kingfisher

Chloroceryle aenea

Least Concern

About

American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) 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

Chloroceryle aenea (American Pygmy Kingfisher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コミドリヤマセミ

Chinese 侏綠魚狗

Spanish Martín-pescador enano

French Martin-pêcheur nain

German Erzfischer

Portuguese martim-pescador-miúdo

Russian Карликовый зелёный зимородок

Similar Species in Chloroceryle

Green-and-rufous Kingfisher

Chloroceryle americana

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Pygmy Kingfisher?

The scientific name of American Pygmy Kingfisher is Chloroceryle aenea. It belongs to the genus Chloroceryle.

What is the conservation status of American Pygmy Kingfisher?

American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Pygmy Kingfisher live?

American Pygmy Kingfisher is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does American Pygmy Kingfisher belong to?

American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) belongs to the genus Chloroceryle, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcedinidae.

Is American Pygmy Kingfisher endangered?

No, American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does American Pygmy Kingfisher belong to?

American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of American Pygmy Kingfisher?

The closest relatives of American Pygmy Kingfisher in the genus Chloroceryle include Amazon Kingfisher, Green-and-rufous Kingfisher, Green Kingfisher.