Diani Dwarf Galago vs Harmless Serotine

Paragalago cocos compared with Eptesicus innoxius

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Harmless Serotine is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Harmless Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Galagidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Paragalago	Eptesicus
Species	Paragalago cocos	Eptesicus innoxius

Evolutionary Relationship

Diani Dwarf Galago and Harmless Serotine share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Harmless Serotine

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Harmless Serotine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Harmless Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.