Diani Dwarf Galago vs Margay

Paragalago cocos compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Galagidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Paragalago	Leopardus
Species	Paragalago cocos	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.