Birch Jelly vs Black-throated Mango
Exidia repanda compared with Anthracothorax nigricollis
Key Differences
- Birch Jelly is Vulnerable while Black-throated Mango is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Birch Jelly | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Auriculariales (Auriculariales) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Auriculariaceae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Exidia | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Exidia repanda | Anthracothorax nigricollis |
Conservation Status
Birch Jelly
VU — VulnerableBlack-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Birch Jelly | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Birch Jelly
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Black-throated Mango
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Birch Jelly
The Birch Jelly (Exidia repanda) is a species in the genus Exidia. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil 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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