Hector s Dolphin vs Oily Waxcap

Cephalorhynchus hectori compared with Hygrocybe quieta

Key Differences

• Hector s Dolphin is Endangered while Oily Waxcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hector s Dolphin	Oily Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Cephalorhynchus	Hygrocybe
Species	Cephalorhynchus hectori	Hygrocybe quieta

Conservation Status

Hector s Dolphin

EN — Endangered

Oily Waxcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hector s Dolphin	Oily Waxcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hector s Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Oily Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

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