Black-throated Mango vs Candelabra Duster
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Athelia arachnoidea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Candelabra Duster |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Atheliales (Atheliales) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Atheliaceae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Athelia |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Athelia arachnoidea |
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernCandelabra Duster
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Candelabra Duster |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Candelabra Duster
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, 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.
Candelabra Duster
The Candelabra Duster (Athelia arachnoidea) is a species in the genus Athelia. 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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