Diani Dwarf Galago vs Frayed Parasol

Paragalago cocos compared with Macrolepiota excoriata

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Frayed Parasol is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Frayed Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Galagidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Paragalago	Macrolepiota
Species	Paragalago cocos	Macrolepiota excoriata

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Frayed Parasol

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Frayed Parasol
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Frayed Parasol

Habitat

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

Range

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