Peixe-boi Amazónico vs

Trichechus inunguis compared with Usnea cornuta

Key Differences

• Peixe-boi Amazónico is Vulnerable while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peixe-boi Amazónico
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (cordados)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Sirenia (Sirenia)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Trichechidae	Parmeliaceae
Genus	Trichechus	Usnea
Species	Trichechus inunguis	Usnea cornuta

Conservation Status

Peixe-boi Amazónico

VU — Vulnerable

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peixe-boi Amazónico
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Peixe-boi 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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Peixe-boi 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.

Usnea cornuta e um liquen fruticoso da familia Parmeliaceae, avaliado como Quase Ameacado (NT). Forma talos arbustivos e ramificados que pendem de galhos e ramulos de arvores, tipicamente em ambientes florestais umidos. Como todas as especies de Usnea, e altamente sensivel a poluicao do ar, especialmente ao dioxido de enxofre, tornando-a um bioindicador util da qualidade do ar.