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Purple-backed Sunbeam

Aglaeactis aliciae

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Apodiformes (Ebabiller)
Family
Trochilidae
Genus
Aglaeactis
Species
Aglaeactis aliciae (Purple-backed Sunbeam)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメシストニジハチドリ
Chinese 紫背太陽蜂鳥
Spanish Colibrí de Alicia
French Colibri d'Alice
German Weißbrust-Andenkolibri
Russian Пурпурноспинный солнечный луч

Similar Species in Aglaeactis

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Black-hooded Sunbeam
Aglaeactis pamela
Least Concern
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Shining Sunbeam
Aglaeactis cupripennis
Least Concern
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White-tufted Sunbeam
Aglaeactis castelnaudii
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple-backed Sunbeam?
The scientific name of Purple-backed Sunbeam is Aglaeactis aliciae. It belongs to the genus Aglaeactis.
What is the conservation status of Purple-backed Sunbeam?
Purple-backed Sunbeam (Aglaeactis aliciae) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Purple-backed Sunbeam live?
Purple-backed Sunbeam is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Purple-backed Sunbeam belong to?
Purple-backed Sunbeam (Aglaeactis aliciae) belongs to the genus Aglaeactis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Purple-backed Sunbeam endangered?
Yes, Purple-backed Sunbeam (Aglaeactis aliciae) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Purple-backed Sunbeam belong to?
Purple-backed Sunbeam (Aglaeactis aliciae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Purple-backed Sunbeam?
The closest relatives of Purple-backed Sunbeam in the genus Aglaeactis include Black-hooded Sunbeam, Shining Sunbeam, White-tufted Sunbeam.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Aglaeactis — 4 Species

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Black-hooded Sunbeam
Aglaeactis pamela
LC
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Purple-backed Sunbeam
Aglaeactis aliciae
VU
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Shining Sunbeam
Aglaeactis cupripennis
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White-tufted Sunbeam
Aglaeactis castelnaudii
NT
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