Diani Dwarf Galago vs Dwarf Puffball

Paragalago cocos compared with Lycoperdon dermoxanthum

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Dwarf Puffball is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Dwarf Puffball
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Galagidae	Lycoperdaceae
Genus	Paragalago	Lycoperdon
Species	Paragalago cocos	Lycoperdon dermoxanthum

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Dwarf Puffball

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Dwarf Puffball
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dwarf Puffball

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.