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Sapphire-vented Puffleg

Eriocnemis luciani

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family
Trochilidae
Genus
Eriocnemis
Species
Eriocnemis luciani (Sapphire-vented Puffleg)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオハラワタアシハチドリ
Chinese 蓝臀毛腿蜂鸟
Spanish Zamarrito Colilargo
French Érione de Buquet
German Langschwanz-Höschenkolibri
Russian Синелобый эрион

Similar Species in Eriocnemis

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Black-breasted Puffleg
Eriocnemis nigrivestis
Endangered
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Colorful Puffleg
Eriocnemis mirabilis
Critically Endangered
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Glowing Puffleg
Eriocnemis vestita
Least Concern
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Black-thighed Puffleg
Eriocnemis derbyi
Near Threatened
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Golden-breasted Puffleg
Eriocnemis mosquera
Least Concern
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Gorgeted Puffleg
Eriocnemis isabellae
Critically Endangered
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Turquoise-throated Puffleg
Eriocnemis godini
Critically Endangered
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Emerald-bellied Puffleg
Eriocnemis aline
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sapphire-vented Puffleg?
The scientific name of Sapphire-vented Puffleg is Eriocnemis luciani. It belongs to the genus Eriocnemis.
What is the conservation status of Sapphire-vented Puffleg?
Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sapphire-vented Puffleg live?
Sapphire-vented Puffleg is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Sapphire-vented Puffleg belong to?
Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani) belongs to the genus Eriocnemis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Sapphire-vented Puffleg endangered?
No, Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sapphire-vented Puffleg belong to?
Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Sapphire-vented Puffleg?
The closest relatives of Sapphire-vented Puffleg in the genus Eriocnemis include Black-breasted Puffleg, Colorful Puffleg, Glowing Puffleg, Black-thighed Puffleg, Golden-breasted Puffleg.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Eriocnemis — 11 Species

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Black-breasted Puffleg
Eriocnemis nigrivestis
EN 🐾
Colorful Puffleg
Eriocnemis mirabilis
CR 🐾
Glowing Puffleg
Eriocnemis vestita
LC 🐾
Black-thighed Puffleg
Eriocnemis derbyi
NT 🐾
Golden-breasted Puffleg
Eriocnemis mosquera
LC 🐾
Gorgeted Puffleg
Eriocnemis isabellae
CR
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Sapphire-vented Puffleg
Eriocnemis luciani
LC
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Turquoise-throated Puffleg
Eriocnemis godini
CR 🐾
Emerald-bellied Puffleg
Eriocnemis aline
LC 🐾
Blue-capped Puffleg
Eriocnemis glaucopoides
LC 🐾
Coppery-bellied Puffleg
Eriocnemis cupreoventris
NT
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