Arrowhead Rattlebox vs Black-throated Mango
Crotalaria sagittalis compared with Anthracothorax nigricollis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arrowhead Rattlebox | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Crotalaria | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Crotalaria sagittalis | Anthracothorax nigricollis |
Conservation Status
Arrowhead Rattlebox
LC — Least ConcernBlack-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arrowhead Rattlebox | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arrowhead Rattlebox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.
Black-throated Mango
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Arrowhead Rattlebox
The Arrowhead Rattlebox, Crotalaria sagittalis, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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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