Diani Dwarf Galago vs Orange Waxcap

Paragalago cocos compared with Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Orange 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	Hygrocybe
Species	Paragalago cocos	Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Orange Waxcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Orange Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

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