Diani Dwarf Galago vs Pigeon Flea

Paragalago cocos compared with Ceratophyllus columbae

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Pigeon Flea is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Pigeon Flea
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera)
Family	Galagidae	Ceratophyllidae
Genus	Paragalago	Ceratophyllus
Species	Paragalago cocos	Ceratophyllus columbae

Evolutionary Relationship

Diani Dwarf Galago and Pigeon Flea share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Pigeon Flea

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Pigeon Flea
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pigeon Flea

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (18 countries).