Amazon Darner vs Black-throated Mango
Anax amazili compared with Anthracothorax nigricollis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amazon Darner | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Anax | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Anax amazili | Anthracothorax nigricollis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Amazon Darner and Black-throated Mango share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Amazon Darner
LC — Least ConcernBlack-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amazon Darner | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amazon Darner
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Colombia.
Black-throated Mango
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Amazon Darner
The Amazon Darner (Anax amazili) is a species in the genus Anax. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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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