Black-throated Mango vs Long Sepal Violet
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Viola inconspicua
Key Differences
- Black-throated Mango is Least Concern while Long Sepal Violet is Extinct.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Long Sepal Violet |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Violaceae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Viola |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Viola inconspicua |
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernLong Sepal Violet
EX — ExtinctPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Long Sepal Violet |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Long Sepal Violet
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in 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.
Long Sepal Violet
No description available.
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