Pygmy three-toed sloth vs Rollrim Milkcap

Bradypus pygmaeus compared with Lactarius resimus

Key Differences

• Pygmy three-toed sloth is Critically Endangered while Rollrim Milkcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pygmy three-toed sloth	Rollrim Milkcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Bradypodidae (Three-toed Sloths)	Russulaceae
Genus	Bradypus (Three-toed Sloths)	Lactarius
Species	Bradypus pygmaeus	Lactarius resimus

Conservation Status

Pygmy three-toed sloth

CR — Critically Endangered

Rollrim Milkcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pygmy three-toed sloth	Rollrim Milkcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pygmy three-toed sloth

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.