About the Purple-throated Mountain-gem
The purple-throated mountaingem is a species of hummingbird in tribe Lampornithini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Lampornis calolaemus |
| Species Codes | ptmgem, PTMG, PTMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-throated Mountain-gem belong to?
The Purple-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis calolaemus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-throated Mountain-gem?
The purple-throated mountaingem is a species of hummingbird in tribe Lampornithini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama....
Where can I report a Purple-throated Mountain-gem sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-throated Mountain-gem on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ptmgem, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
2,629
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