ARKive - African blackwood - Dalbergia melanoxylon- species related by habitat

Species that live in a similar habitat to the African blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon)

Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)
While the bizarre and elusive aardvark (Orycteropus afer) may look vaguely similar in appearance to a pig, (aardvark literally means... More 21 Images 5 Videos
Yellow-headed parrot (Amazona oratrix)
The most distinctive features of this primarily green parrot are its yellow head and the red patch, or speculum, on each wing, which are... More 4 Images 0 videos
Gabela bush shrike (Laniarius amboimensis)
This rare and handsome bird has white underparts, predominantly black wings, and an extremely striking rusty-red cap. Like other Laniarius... More 2 Images 0 videos
Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 7 Videos
Greater kestrel (Falco rupicoloides)
The greater kestrel is a member of the Falco genus, also known as the ‘true falcons’, a widespread group of raptors, recognised for their... More 16 Images 2 Videos
American kestrel (Falco sparverius)
Not only is the American kestrel one of the most abundant raptors in the Americas, but this diminutive bird of prey is also the only kestrel... More 26 Images 2 Videos
Lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor)
Information on the lesser grey shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 1 Video
Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)
The slender black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a long-legged, medium sized canid with a pointed, fox-like muzzle. The black and silver... More 41 Images 0 videos
Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Brandt’s hedgehog is a typical hedgehog in appearance, with a dense, spiny coat, elongated snout, and ability to curl into a defensive ball... More 3 Images 0 videos
Spotted snout-burrower (Hemisus guttatus)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 1 Image 0 videos
Pectoral antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis)
Information on the pectoral antwren is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
The fastest land mammal in the world, the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has many adaptations that allow it to sprint across the plains; the... More 82 Images 25 Videos
Vervet (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
One of the characteristic primates of the African savanna, the vervet is a medium-sized monkey with greyish to yellowish- or reddish-green... More 42 Images 0 videos
Geoffroy’s cat (Leopardus geoffroyi)
Information on the Geoffroy’s cat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 1 Video
Little green bee-eater (Merops orientalis)
The little green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) is an exquisite little bird with bright emerald green plumage. The little green bee-eater can... More 17 Images 1 Video
Western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
An iconic reptile, the rattle of the western diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most evocative sounds of the arid southern United States... More 31 Images 7 Videos
Red-winged tinamou (Rhynchotus rufescens)
With the typical compact, rounded tinamou body shape, the red-winged tinamou is distinguished by its relatively large size and reddish-brown... More 9 Images 0 videos
White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)
Amongst the most charismatic and recognisable of Africa’s mega-fauna, the white rhinoceros is the largest of the five rhinoceros species and... More 62 Images 16 Videos
Graceful prinia (Prinia gracilis)
Information on the graceful prinia is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Common wallaroo (Macropus robustus)
The common wallaroo is a rather stocky kangaroo with coarse, shaggy fur, a hairless muzzle, a relatively short, thick tail, and a... More 24 Images 2 Videos
Chimango caracara (Milvago chimango)
Recognisable by its relatively plain appearance, the chimango caracara is a common raptor in southern South America. Although the all brown... More 15 Images 1 Video
Cape grysbok (Raphicerus melanotis)
Despite being relatively common in parts of South Africa, the small and alert Cape grysbok is seldom seen. The coat of this elusive antelope... More 2 Images 0 videos
Side-striped jackal (Canis adustus)
The side-striped jackal (Canis adustus) is a medium-sized canid of sub-Saharan Africa, with long legs, a long muzzle and a fairly short... More 12 Images 3 Videos
Blue-and-yellow tanager (Thraupis bonariensis)
The blue-and-yellow tanager is one of the most colourful small birds within its range and the most boldly coloured of the Thraupis species... More 8 Images 1 Video
Sykes’s warbler (Hippolais rama)
Information on the Sykes's warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Purple darter (Diplacodes lefebvrii)
Giving off an iridescent dark-purplish sheen as it flies across its freshwater habitat, it is not hard to see how the purple darter (... More 4 Images 0 videos
Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)
The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a handsome antelope that is easily distinguished by the male’s spectacular spiral horns... More 33 Images 3 Videos
Sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus)
Native to North America, the sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) is famed for its elaborate courtship display, which is imitated... More 15 Images 2 Videos
Rueppell’s griffon (Gyps rueppellii)
Rueppell’s griffon is a large African vulture that feeds solely on carrion and bone fragments of dead animals. Like other vultures... More 24 Images 7 Videos
Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis)
The largest of the small spotted cats, the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is one of the best known and most common cat species in its range... More 23 Images 8 Videos

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