Diani Dwarf Galago vs Potto

Paragalago cocos compared with Perodicticus potto

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Potto
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Primates (Primates)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Galagidae	Lorisidae
Genus	Paragalago	Perodicticus
Species	Paragalago cocos	Perodicticus potto

Evolutionary Relationship

Diani Dwarf Galago and Potto share a common ancestor at the Order level: Primates. (Primates)

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Potto

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Potto

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.