Purple-throated Sunangel

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Aves (ave)

Order

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Family

Trochilidae

Genus

Heliangelus

Species

Heliangelus viola (Purple-throated Sunangel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese フジノドテンシハチドリ

Chinese 紫喉領蜂鳥

Spanish Solángel Gorgipúrpura

French Héliange violette

German Purpurkehl-Sonnennymphe

Russian Пурпурногорлая нимфа

Similar Species in Heliangelus

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Amethyst-throated Sunangel

Heliangelus amethysticollis

Least Concern

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Tourmaline Sunangel

Heliangelus exortis

Least Concern

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Gorgeted Sunangel

Heliangelus strophianus

Least Concern

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Longuemare's Sunangel

Heliangelus clarisse

Least Concern

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Merida Sunangel

Heliangelus spencei

Least Concern

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Orange-throated Sunangel

Heliangelus mavors

Least Concern

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Royal Sunangel

Heliangelus regalis

Near Threatened

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Little Sunangel

Heliangelus micraster

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple-throated Sunangel?

The scientific name of Purple-throated Sunangel is Heliangelus viola. It belongs to the genus Heliangelus.

What is the conservation status of Purple-throated Sunangel?

Purple-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus viola) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Purple-throated Sunangel live?

Purple-throated Sunangel is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Purple-throated Sunangel belong to?

Purple-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus viola) belongs to the genus Heliangelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Purple-throated Sunangel endangered?

No, Purple-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus viola) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Purple-throated Sunangel belong to?

Purple-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus viola) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Purple-throated Sunangel?

The closest relatives of Purple-throated Sunangel in the genus Heliangelus include Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Tourmaline Sunangel, Gorgeted Sunangel, Longuemare's Sunangel, Merida Sunangel.