Black-throated Mango vs Bristled Parachute
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Marasmius cohaerens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Bristled Parachute |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Marasmiaceae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Marasmius |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Marasmius cohaerens |
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernBristled Parachute
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Bristled Parachute |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black-throated Mango
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Bristled Parachute
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.
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.
Bristled Parachute
The Bristled Parachute (Marasmius cohaerens) is a species in the genus Marasmius. 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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