Anabathmis

Anabathmis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Nectariniidae
Genus: Anabathmis
Reichenow, 1905
Type species
Nectarinia reichenbachii[1]
Hartlaub, 1857
Species

Anabathmis reichenbachii
Anabathmis hartlaubii
Anabathmis newtonii

Anabathmis is a genus of sunbirds.

Species

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It contains three species:[2]


Genus Anabathmis Reichenow, 1905 – three species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Reichenbach's sunbird

Anabathmis reichenbachii
(Hartlaub, 1857)
African tropical rainforest Size:

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Príncipe sunbird


Male
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Female

Anabathmis hartlaubii
(Hartlaub, 1857)
Príncipe island.
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Newton's sunbird


Male
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Female

Anabathmis newtonii
(Bocage, 1887)
São Tomé Island.
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The name is Greek for step or stair.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Nectariniidae". aviansystematics.org. The Trust for Avian Systematics. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  2. ^ "ITIS Report: Anabathmis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  3. ^ Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Names. London, UK: Christopher Helm. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.