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Black-tailed Trogon

Trogon melanurus

Least Concern
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The Black-tailed Trogon (Trogon melanurus) is a species in the genus Trogon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Trogón colinegro común
French Trogon à queue noire
German Schwarzschwanztrogon
Portuguese surucuá-de-cauda-preta

Similar Species in Trogon

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Amazonian Trogon
Trogon ramonianus
Least Concern
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Baird's Trogon
Trogon bairdii
Near Threatened
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Black-headed Trogon
Trogon melanocephalus
Least Concern
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Black-throated Trogon
Trogon rufus
Least Concern
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Blue-crowned Trogon
Trogon curucui
Least Concern
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Blue-tailed Trogon
Trogon comptus
Least Concern
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Citreoline Trogon
Trogon citreolus
Least Concern
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Collared Trogon
Trogon collaris
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-tailed Trogon?
The scientific name of Black-tailed Trogon is Trogon melanurus. It belongs to the genus Trogon.
What is the conservation status of Black-tailed Trogon?
Black-tailed Trogon (Trogon melanurus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Black-tailed Trogon live?
Black-tailed Trogon is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.
What family does Black-tailed Trogon belong to?
Black-tailed Trogon (Trogon melanurus) belongs to the genus Trogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Trogonidae.
Is Black-tailed Trogon endangered?
No, Black-tailed Trogon (Trogon melanurus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Black-tailed Trogon belong to?
Black-tailed Trogon (Trogon melanurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Black-tailed Trogon?
The closest relatives of Black-tailed Trogon in the genus Trogon include Amazonian Trogon, Baird's Trogon, Black-headed Trogon, Black-throated Trogon, Blue-crowned Trogon.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Trogon — 20 Species

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Amazonian Trogon
Trogon ramonianus
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Baird's Trogon
Trogon bairdii
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Black-headed Trogon
Trogon melanocephalus
LC
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Black-tailed Trogon
Trogon melanurus
LC
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Black-throated Trogon
Trogon rufus
LC 🐾
Blue-crowned Trogon
Trogon curucui
LC 🐾
Blue-tailed Trogon
Trogon comptus
LC 🐾
Citreoline Trogon
Trogon citreolus
LC 🐾
Collared Trogon
Trogon collaris
LC 🐾
Ecuadorian Trogon
Trogon mesurus
LC 🐾
Elegant Trogon
Trogon elegans
LC 🐾
Gartered Trogon
Trogon caligatus
LC 🐾
Green-backed Trogon
Trogon viridis
LC 🐾
Guianan Trogon
Trogon violaceus
LC 🐾
Lattice-tailed Trogon
Trogon clathratus
LC 🐾
Masked Trogon
Trogon personatus
LC 🐾
Mountain Trogon
Trogon mexicanus
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Slaty-tailed Trogon
Trogon massena
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Surucua Trogon
Trogon surrucura
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White-tailed Trogon
Trogon chionurus
LC
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