Amazonian manatee vs False Parasol

Trichechus inunguis compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

• Amazonian manatee is Vulnerable while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonian manatee	False Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Sirenia (Sirenia)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Trichechidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Trichechus	Chlorophyllum
Species	Trichechus inunguis	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Conservation Status

Amazonian manatee

VU — Vulnerable

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amazonian manatee	False Parasol
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonian manatee

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

False Parasol

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

Amazonian manatee

The Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis) is a species in the genus Trichechus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.