American pygmy shrew vs Black-throated Mango
Sorex hoyi compared with Anthracothorax nigricollis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American pygmy shrew | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (حيوانات) | Animalia (حيوانات) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (حبليات) | Chordata (حبليات) |
| Class | Mammalia (ثدييات) | Aves (طيور) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (زبابيات الشكل) | Apodiformes (سماميات) |
| Family | Soricidae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Sorex | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Sorex hoyi | Anthracothorax nigricollis |
Evolutionary Relationship
American pygmy shrew and Black-throated Mango share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (حبليات)
Conservation Status
American pygmy shrew
LC — Least ConcernBlack-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American pygmy shrew | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American pygmy shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Black-throated Mango
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
American pygmy shrew
The American pygmy shrew (Sorex hoyi) is a species in the genus Sorex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Black-throated Mango
A large, striking hummingbird of tropical forests from southern Mexico to Argentina, black-throated mangos have dramatic sexual dimorphism — males display glittering black throat and breast with violet and green flanks and a bold purple tail, while females are white below with a central black stripe. Inhabiting forest edges, clearings, and gardens, they aggressively defend flowering trees. Males perform spectacular aerial display flights at treetop height. Listed as Least Concern across their broad neotropical range.
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