Ivy Parachute vs Markhor

Marasmius epiphylloides compared with Capra falconeri

Key Differences

• Ivy Parachute is Data Deficient while Markhor is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ivy Parachute	Markhor
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Marasmiaceae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Marasmius	Capra
Species	Marasmius epiphylloides	Capra falconeri

Conservation Status

Ivy Parachute

DD — Data Deficient

Markhor

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ivy Parachute	Markhor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ivy Parachute

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Markhor

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.