Apollo vs Schwarzbrust-Mangokolibri
Parnassius apollo compared with Anthracothorax nigricollis
Key Differences
- Apollo is Near Threatened while Schwarzbrust-Mangokolibri is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apollo | Schwarzbrust-Mangokolibri |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Tier) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Chordata (Chordatiere) |
| Class | Insecta (Insekten) | Aves (Vögel) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge) | Apodiformes (Seglervögel) |
| Family | Papilionidae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Parnassius | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Parnassius apollo | Anthracothorax nigricollis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Apollo and Schwarzbrust-Mangokolibri share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)
Conservation Status
Apollo
NT — Near ThreatenedSchwarzbrust-Mangokolibri
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apollo | Schwarzbrust-Mangokolibri |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Apollo
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (29 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Schwarzbrust-Mangokolibri
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Apollo
Apollo (Parnassius apollo) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.
Schwarzbrust-Mangokolibri
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.
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