Honduras mahogany vs West Indian mahogany
Swietenia macrophylla compared with Swietenia mahagoni
Key Differences
- Honduras mahogany is Endangered while West Indian mahogany is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Honduras mahogany | West Indian mahogany |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (bitki) | Plantae (bitki) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order same | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family same | Meliaceae | Meliaceae |
| Genus same | Swietenia | Swietenia |
| Species | Swietenia macrophylla | Swietenia mahagoni |
Evolutionary Relationship
Honduras mahogany and West Indian mahogany share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Swietenia.
Conservation Status
Honduras mahogany
EN — EndangeredWest Indian mahogany
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Honduras mahogany | West Indian mahogany |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Honduras mahogany
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (6 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Palau, Vanuatu), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
West Indian mahogany
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India, Indonesia, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Honduras mahogany
No description available.
West Indian mahogany
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 6 countries:
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