Black Stubble Lichen vs Black-throated Mango
Calicium abietinum compared with Anthracothorax nigricollis
Key Differences
- Black Stubble Lichen is Endangered while Black-throated Mango is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Stubble Lichen | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Caliciales (Caliciales) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Caliciaceae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Calicium | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Calicium abietinum | Anthracothorax nigricollis |
Conservation Status
Black Stubble Lichen
EN — EndangeredBlack-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Stubble Lichen | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Stubble Lichen
Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered 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.
Black Stubble Lichen
The Black Stubble Lichen (Calicium abietinum) is a species in the genus Calicium. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region, found across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and more.
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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