Black-throated Mango vs cavernous crystalwort
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Riccia cavernosa
Key Differences
- Black-throated Mango is Least Concern while cavernous crystalwort is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | cavernous crystalwort |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Marchantiophyta (liverwort) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Marchantiopsida (Marchantiopsida) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Marchantiales (Marchantiales) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Ricciaceae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Riccia |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Riccia cavernosa |
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least Concerncavernous crystalwort
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | cavernous crystalwort |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
cavernous crystalwort
Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
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.
cavernous crystalwort
The Cavernous crystalwort (Riccia cavernosa) is a species in the genus Riccia. 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.
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