Diani Dwarf Galago vs Orange Pinwheel

Paragalago cocos compared with Marasmius siccus

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Orange Pinwheel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Orange Pinwheel
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Galagidae	Marasmiaceae
Genus	Paragalago	Marasmius
Species	Paragalago cocos	Marasmius siccus

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Orange Pinwheel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Orange Pinwheel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Orange Pinwheel

Habitat

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

Range

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