Common Metad vs 長尾蜂鳥

Millardia meltada compared with Aglaiocercus kingii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common Metad	長尾蜂鳥
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class	Mammalia (哺乳動物)	Aves (鳥綱)
Order	Rodentia (啮齿目)	Apodiformes (雨燕目)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Trochilidae
Genus	Millardia	Aglaiocercus
Species	Millardia meltada	Aglaiocercus kingii

Evolutionary Relationship

Common Metad and 長尾蜂鳥 share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索动物门)

Conservation Status

Common Metad

LC — Least Concern

長尾蜂鳥

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common Metad	長尾蜂鳥
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common Metad

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

長尾蜂鳥

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Common Metad

The Common Metad (<em>Millardia meltada</em>) is a rodent belonging to the genus <em>Millardia</em> within the family Muridae. As a member of the Old World rats and mice, this species is typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems across its range. The Common Metad is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating that its populations are currently stable and not facing immediate extinction risk. Detailed biological traits such as body length, weight, and lifespan have not been widely documented for this species in available records. Its taxonomy places it within the order Rodentia, which encompasses a broad array of gnawing mammals adapted to a wide variety of ecological niches. While specific dietary habits are not well characterized in the available data, members of the genus <em>Millardia</em> are generally understood to be omnivorous, feeding on plant material and invertebrates typical of their habitat. Ongoing monitoring is important for ensuring this species maintains its current conservation standing.

長尾蜂鳥

长尾精灵蜂鸟(Aglaiocercus kingii)是装饰最为华丽的蜂鸟之一。雄性具有虹彩绿色羽毛和极度延长的带状外侧尾羽,可达22厘米,超过体长的三倍。分布于哥伦比亚和委内瑞拉安第斯云雾林海拔1400至2800米处。雄性会进行精心的展示飞行以吸引雌性。其华美的尾羽是雌性偏好驱动性选择的经典案例。