Lamantino Amazónico vs False Parasol

Trichechus inunguis compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

• Lamantino Amazónico is Vulnerable while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lamantino Amazónico	False Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (cordados)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Sirenia (Sirenia)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Trichechidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Trichechus	Chlorophyllum
Species	Trichechus inunguis	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Conservation Status

Lamantino Amazónico

VU — Vulnerable

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lamantino Amazónico	False Parasol
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lamantino Amazónico

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).

Lamantino Amazónico

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.