VUVulnerable
Violet-throated Metaltail
Metallura baroni
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorGrassland· major
Conservation measures underway
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Other threatened species in TROCHILIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Violet-throated Metaltail classified as Vulnerable?
Violet-throated Metaltail is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Violet-throated Metaltail live?
Violet-throated Metaltail occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Violet-throated Metaltail?
The main threats to Violet-throated Metaltail are 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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