1. Amethyst starling bird

The amethyst starling is a species native to tropical Africa, the males of which are known for their purple and indigo plumage with a hint of green and brown.

The amethyst starling is a special species, worth seeing for its striking amethyst color. The amethyst starling is also popularly known as the “plum starling” or “purple starling”. This bird is native to tropical Africa and is known for its purple and indigo plumage with a hint of green and brown. The feathers of this bird resemble a galaxy with iridescent features due to their microstructure. The microstructure of the feather refracts light like a prism that presents a chaos of colors.

Only males are capable of exhibiting this striking trait while females are brown. This strange difference between males and females of the species is said to be sexual dimorphism. It is a bisexual condition of the same species that exhibits different characteristics such as size, weight, color, markings, and behavior. In fact, this is a rare species that lives in trees and never comes into contact with the ground.

2. Green Mycena

Blue Mycean, also known as “Pixie’s Parasol”, is a brilliant blue-green fungus. It is a small fungus, found in and around Australia.

Also known as ocean mushroom, this is a species native to Australia and can only be distinguished by its microscopic features. It includes more than 33 species with many features exhibiting light-producing bioluminescence known as “fire fox”. The blue ocean mushroom is officially known as Mycena pura or Pixie’s Parasol. It is a small blue fungus that has a vibrant blue-green color.

The caps of the fungus are spherical, spreading into a wide protrusion as they mature, and appear slimy. The mushroom has a long stem and is attached to the wooden surface by a flat white disc. The gills are white with a blue margin. These “magic” mushrooms appear in small swarms on damp, wooden surfaces.

3. Melanistic serval

The Melanistic serval is an extremely rare wild cat native to Africa. It derives its name from melanistic, a genetic mutation that causes it to have dark pigmentation when compared to its congeners.

Servals are a species of wild cat native to Africa. They are slender cats that are quite large when compared to domestic cats and are characterized by their yellow coat with black stripes. Among them, however, is a rare and elusive black cat known as the melanistic serval.

The animal is considered to have melanistic disease – a genetic mutation that causes it to appear darker than its normal counterparts. According to biologists, this type of genetic mutation is rare among animals, making it unique. Not much is known about this elusive species.

4. Black Diamond Apple

Black Diamond apples have a unique dark purple skin. This is a rare apple variety grown in the mountains of Tibet.

Black Diamond apple is a rare apple variety of the Brown Flower family. The apples have a unique dark purple skin and the color is attributed to their native geography. Apples get their name because of their waxy texture and diamond luster. Apples originate from Nyingchi, a small city in Tibet.

5. Hymenopus coronatus

Hymenopus coronatus is a rare species of orchid mantis from Malaysia. They are rare because their amazing colors attract birds and they usually do not survive to adulthood.

Orchid mantis, aka Hymenopus coronatus, is a beautiful pink and white mantis that resembles flower petals. This rare orchid-like mantis is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Orchid mantises are characterized by bright colors and quickly adapt to any environmental conditions. Mantises are experts at camouflage and mimicking orchid parts.

Like the amethyst starling, Hymenopus coronatus also exhibits sexual dimorphism as males are smaller than females. Orchid mantises are a favorite among insect breeders, but are rare and extremely expensive.

6. Rhinoceros iguanas

The rhinoceros iguana is a species of lizard native to the Caribbean Island of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic). This species is named after the feature of the bone growing on the snout resembling the rhinoceros horn. This iguana is heavy-bodied and ranges in color from gray to olive green.

Males have larger horns than females. These unique iguanas mainly live in exposed bushes, rocks, and dense groups of shrubs. They spend most of their day active by climbing rock crevices and burrowing. Although they look intimidating, they are harmless herbivores and their diet consists of fruit, leaves and flowers.

7. Mexican crocodile lizard

The Mexican alligator lizard also known as the live alligator lizard was described by Edward Drinker Cope, an American breeder, in 1864. The lizards vary in color depending on the UVB light they are exposed to. touch. The lizard turns brilliant green when exposed to natural sunlight but appears bright teal when placed under UVB light.

Adult lizards are 12 inches long and possess a slender tail that takes up almost half of their length. They are slow-moving species and tend to bite when threatened.