Angelin vs Blue-black Tooth
Andira inermis compared with Phellodon atratus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Angelin | Blue-black Tooth |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Thelephorales (Thelephorales) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Thelephoraceae |
| Genus | Andira | Phellodon |
| Species | Andira inermis | Phellodon atratus |
Conservation Status
Angelin
LC — Least ConcernBlue-black Tooth
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Angelin | Blue-black Tooth |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Angelin
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Guinea), Asia (India, Singapore), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Blue-black Tooth
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Angelin
The Angelin (Andira inermis) is a species in the genus Andira. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indom.
Blue-black Tooth
The Blue-black Tooth (Phellodon atratus) is a species in the genus Phellodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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