Black Mamba vs Egyptian Cobra
How does the Black Mamba compare to the Egyptian Cobra? They are both members of the Elapidae family. Below we put their classification, habitat, diet, size, and conservation status side by side — and settle who would win in a fight.
Side-by-side comparison
- Scientific name
- Dendroaspis polylepis
- Naja haje
- Classification
- Reptile
- Reptile
- Family
- Elapidae
- Elapidae
- Habitat
- Savanna and woodland
- Grasslands, savannas, scrubland, agricultural fields, and near human settlements
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Carnivore
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Least Concern
- Lifespan
- 11-20 years
- 15-20 years
- Weight
- 1.6-2.5 kg
- 1.5-3 kg
Black Mamba vs Egyptian Cobra: who would win?
Black Mamba
1.6-2.5 kg
Egyptian Cobra
1.5-3 kg
Too close to call speculative confidence
Black Mamba and Egyptian Cobra are closely matched on both size (1.6-2.5 kg vs 1.5-3 kg) and diet, so the outcome would come down to circumstance. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.
Similarities
- Both are reptiles.
- Both belong to the Elapidae family.
- Both have a carnivore diet.
- Both are listed as Least Concern.
Differences
- Habitat: Savanna and woodland vs Grasslands, savannas, scrubland, agricultural fields, and near human settlements.
- Weight: 1.6-2.5 kg vs 1.5-3 kg.
Black Mamba vs Egyptian Cobra: FAQ
Who would win in a fight, a Black Mamba or a Egyptian Cobra?
Too close to call. Black Mamba and Egyptian Cobra are closely matched on both size (1.6-2.5 kg vs 1.5-3 kg) and diet, so the outcome would come down to circumstance. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.
What is the difference between a Black Mamba and a Egyptian Cobra?
Black Mamba and Egyptian Cobra differ in several ways — habitat: savanna and woodland vs grasslands, savannas, scrubland, agricultural fields, and near human settlements. weight: 1.6-2.5 kg vs 1.5-3 kg.
Do Black Mamba and Egyptian Cobra live in the same habitat?
No — Black Mamba lives in savanna and woodland, while Egyptian Cobra is found in grasslands, savannas, scrubland, agricultural fields, and near human settlements.
What do Black Mamba and Egyptian Cobra eat?
Both Black Mamba and Egyptian Cobra have a carnivore diet.
Which is more endangered, the Black Mamba or the Egyptian Cobra?
Black Mamba is listed as Least Concern, while Egyptian Cobra is listed as Least Concern.
How big are Black Mamba and Egyptian Cobra?
Black Mamba weighs around 1.6-2.5 kg, while Egyptian Cobra weighs around 1.5-3 kg.
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