emperor dragonfly vs Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Anax imperator compared with Amazilia tzacatl
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | emperor dragonfly | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Anax | Amazilia |
| Species | Anax imperator | Amazilia tzacatl |
Evolutionary Relationship
emperor dragonfly and Rufous-tailed Hummingbird share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
emperor dragonfly
LC — Least ConcernRufous-tailed Hummingbird
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | emperor dragonfly | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
emperor dragonfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (7 countries).
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
emperor dragonfly
emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
One of the most common hummingbirds in Central America and northwestern South America, rufous-tailed hummingbirds are medium-sized with green upper parts and a diagnostic bright rufous-orange tail. Found from Mexico to Ecuador and Trinidad in a wide range of habitats including forest edges, gardens, plantations, and secondary growth from sea level to 2,100 meters. Aggressive territory defenders at feeders and flowering plants, they are frequently seen in gardens across their range. Listed as Least Concern.
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