Leaf Parachute vs Neblina Uacari

Marasmius epiphyllus compared with Cacajao hosomi

Key Differences

• Leaf Parachute is Data Deficient while Neblina Uacari is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leaf Parachute	Neblina Uacari
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Marasmiaceae	Pitheciidae
Genus	Marasmius	Cacajao
Species	Marasmius epiphyllus	Cacajao hosomi

Conservation Status

Leaf Parachute

DD — Data Deficient

Neblina Uacari

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leaf Parachute	Neblina Uacari
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leaf Parachute

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Neblina Uacari

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.