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Violet-throated Metaltail

Metallura baroni

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Metallura baroni (Violet-throated Metaltail)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese フジノドテリオハチドリ

Chinese 紫喉輝尾蜂鳥

Spanish Metalura Gorgivioleta

French Métallure de Baron

German Violettkehl-Glanzschwänzchen

Russian Пурпурногорлая маталлура

Similar Species in Metallura

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Tyrian Metaltail

Metallura tyrianthina

Fire-throated Metaltail

Metallura eupogon

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Violet-throated Metaltail?

The scientific name of Violet-throated Metaltail is Metallura baroni. It belongs to the genus Metallura.

What is the conservation status of Violet-throated Metaltail?

Violet-throated Metaltail (Metallura baroni) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Violet-throated Metaltail live?

Violet-throated Metaltail is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Violet-throated Metaltail belong to?

Violet-throated Metaltail (Metallura baroni) belongs to the genus Metallura, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Violet-throated Metaltail endangered?

Yes, Violet-throated Metaltail (Metallura baroni) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Violet-throated Metaltail belong to?

Violet-throated Metaltail (Metallura baroni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Violet-throated Metaltail?

The closest relatives of Violet-throated Metaltail in the genus Metallura include Tyrian Metaltail, Viridian Metaltail, Neblina Metaltail, Perija Metaltail, Scaled Metaltail.