Hector s Dolphin vs Rollrim Milkcap

Cephalorhynchus hectori compared with Lactarius resimus

Key Differences

• Hector s Dolphin is Endangered while Rollrim Milkcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hector s Dolphin	Rollrim Milkcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Russulaceae
Genus	Cephalorhynchus	Lactarius
Species	Cephalorhynchus hectori	Lactarius resimus

Conservation Status

Hector s Dolphin

EN — Endangered

Rollrim Milkcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hector s Dolphin	Rollrim Milkcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hector s Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rollrim Milkcap

Habitat

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

Range

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