Diani Dwarf Galago vs Giant Polypore

Paragalago cocos compared with Meripilus giganteus

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Giant Polypore is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Giant Polypore
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Galagidae	Meripilaceae
Genus	Paragalago	Meripilus
Species	Paragalago cocos	Meripilus giganteus

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Giant Polypore

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Giant Polypore
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Giant Polypore

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.