Black-throated Mango vs Gabal Elba Dragon Tree
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Dracaena ombet
Key Differences
- Black-throated Mango is Least Concern while Gabal Elba Dragon Tree is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Gabal Elba Dragon Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Asparagales (Asparagales) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Dracaena |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Dracaena ombet |
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernGabal Elba Dragon Tree
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Gabal Elba Dragon Tree |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Gabal Elba Dragon Tree
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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.
Gabal Elba Dragon Tree
No description available.
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