Diani Dwarf Galago vs Grey Waxcap

Paragalago cocos compared with Cuphophyllus lacmus

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Grey Waxcap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Grey Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Galagidae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Paragalago	Cuphophyllus
Species	Paragalago cocos	Cuphophyllus lacmus

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Grey Waxcap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Grey Waxcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Grey Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

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