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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Apodiformes Trochilidae

Purple-throated Mountaingem

Lampornis calolaemus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
10–11.5 cm
Body Mass
5.1 g
Diet
Nectar
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 46

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 46).

DEF 40

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 40).

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How to identify

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Similar species

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Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Middle America: Southern Nicaragua to Western Panama Habitat: Forest & Woodland
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Lampornis calolaemus pectoralis

    s Nicaragua and nc Costa Rica

  • Lampornis calolaemus calolaemus

    c Costa Rica

  • Lampornis calolaemus homogenes

    s Costa Rica and w Panama

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Lampornis calolaemus

Which family does it belong to?

Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)

Where is it found?

Middle America: Southern Nicaragua to Western Panama

Sources & credits

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