Mexican parrotlet
Forpus cyanopygius
The Mexican parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius), also known as the turquoise-rumped parrotlet or the Mexican blue-rumped parrotlet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.
About the Mexican parrotlet
The Mexican parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius), also known as the turquoise-rumped parrotlet or the Mexican blue-rumped parrotlet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. There are two subspecies: Grayson's parrotlet or the Tres Marias parrotlet (F. c. insularis) and F. c. cyanopygius.
Fun Facts About Mexican parrotlet
- The Mexican parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius), also known as the turquoise-rumped parrotlet or the Mexican blue-rumped parrotlet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.
- There are two subspecies: Grayson's parrotlet or the Tres Marias parrotlet (F.
Conservation Status
The Mexican parrotlet is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | parrot |
| Family | Psittacidae |
| Genus | Forpus |
| Species | Forpus cyanopygius |
Range & Habitat
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