Diani Dwarf Galago vs Fibrous Waxcap

Paragalago cocos compared with Hygrocybe intermedia

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Fibrous Waxcap is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Fibrous Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Galagidae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Paragalago	Hygrocybe
Species	Paragalago cocos	Hygrocybe intermedia

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Fibrous Waxcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Fibrous Waxcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fibrous Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.