Diani Dwarf Galago vs flea sedge

Paragalago cocos compared with Carex pulicaris

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while flea sedge is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	flea sedge
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Poales (Grasses)
Family	Galagidae	Cyperaceae
Genus	Paragalago	Carex
Species	Paragalago cocos	Carex pulicaris

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

flea sedge

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	flea sedge
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

flea sedge

Habitat

Inhabits boreal forests and taiga 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.