Arcane Spikethumb Frog vs Diani Dwarf Galago

Plectrohyla sagorum compared with Paragalago cocos

Key Differences

• Arcane Spikethumb Frog is Vulnerable while Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arcane Spikethumb Frog	Diani Dwarf Galago
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Hylidae	Galagidae
Genus	Plectrohyla	Paragalago
Species	Plectrohyla sagorum	Paragalago cocos

Evolutionary Relationship

Arcane Spikethumb Frog and Diani Dwarf Galago share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arcane Spikethumb Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arcane Spikethumb Frog	Diani Dwarf Galago
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arcane Spikethumb Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Arcane Spikethumb Frog

The Arcane Spikethumb Frog (Plectrohyla sagorum) is a species in the genus Plectrohyla. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.