Black Capuchin vs False Parasol

Sapajus nigritus compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

• Black Capuchin is Near Threatened while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black Capuchin	False Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cebidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Sapajus	Chlorophyllum
Species	Sapajus nigritus	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Conservation Status

Black Capuchin

NT — Near Threatened

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black Capuchin	False Parasol
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Capuchin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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).

Black Capuchin

The Black Capuchin (Sapajus nigritus) is a species in the genus Sapajus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.