Diani Dwarf Galago vs Ghost Shield

Paragalago cocos compared with Pluteus pellitus

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Ghost Shield is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Ghost Shield
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Galagidae	Pluteaceae
Genus	Paragalago	Pluteus
Species	Paragalago cocos	Pluteus pellitus

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Ghost Shield

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Ghost Shield
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ghost Shield

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.