Diani Dwarf Galago vs puku

Paragalago cocos compared with Kobus vardonii

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	puku
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Galagidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Paragalago	Kobus
Species	Paragalago cocos	Kobus vardonii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

puku

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

puku

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in South Africa. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.