Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur vs Rollrim Milkcap

Cheirogaleus lavasoensis compared with Lactarius resimus

Key Differences

• Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur is Endangered while Rollrim Milkcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur	Rollrim Milkcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Cheirogaleidae	Russulaceae
Genus	Cheirogaleus	Lactarius
Species	Cheirogaleus lavasoensis	Lactarius resimus

Conservation Status

Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur

EN — Endangered

Rollrim Milkcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur	Rollrim Milkcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur

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.