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taperuçu-de-peito-branco

Cypseloides lemosi

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムナジロムジアマツバメ
Chinese 白胸黑雨燕
Spanish Vencejo Pechiblanco
French Martinet à plastron blanc
German Brustflecksegler
Portuguese taperuçu-de-peito-branco
Russian Белогрудый американский стриж

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of taperuçu-de-peito-branco?
The scientific name of taperuçu-de-peito-branco is Cypseloides lemosi. It belongs to the genus Cypseloides.
What is the conservation status of taperuçu-de-peito-branco?
taperuçu-de-peito-branco (Cypseloides lemosi) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does taperuçu-de-peito-branco live?
taperuçu-de-peito-branco is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does taperuçu-de-peito-branco belong to?
taperuçu-de-peito-branco (Cypseloides lemosi) belongs to the genus Cypseloides, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.
Is taperuçu-de-peito-branco endangered?
Yes, taperuçu-de-peito-branco (Cypseloides lemosi) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does taperuçu-de-peito-branco belong to?
taperuçu-de-peito-branco (Cypseloides lemosi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of taperuçu-de-peito-branco?
The closest relatives of taperuçu-de-peito-branco in the genus Cypseloides include taperuçu-de-mento-branco, taperuçu-escuro, taperuçu-preto, taperuçu-velho, White-fronted Swift.

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