Diani Dwarf Galago vs Lesser Smoothcap

Paragalago cocos compared with Atrichum angustatum

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Lesser Smoothcap is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Lesser Smoothcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Bryophyta
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Polytrichopsida (Polytrichopsida)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Polytrichales (Polytrichales)
Family	Galagidae	Polytrichaceae
Genus	Paragalago	Atrichum
Species	Paragalago cocos	Atrichum angustatum

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Smoothcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Lesser Smoothcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Smoothcap

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.