Diani Dwarf Galago vs Field Earthstar

Paragalago cocos compared with Geastrum campestre

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Field Earthstar is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Field Earthstar
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family	Galagidae	Geastraceae
Genus	Paragalago	Geastrum
Species	Paragalago cocos	Geastrum campestre

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Field Earthstar

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Field Earthstar
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Field Earthstar

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.