Diani Dwarf Galago vs Dotted Ermel

Paragalago cocos compared with Ethmia dodecea

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Dotted Ermel is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Dotted Ermel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Galagidae	Ethmiidae
Genus	Paragalago	Ethmia
Species	Paragalago cocos	Ethmia dodecea

Evolutionary Relationship

Diani Dwarf Galago and Dotted Ermel share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Dotted Ermel

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Dotted Ermel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dotted Ermel

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden.