Diani Dwarf Galago vs Purple Pinwheel

Paragalago cocos compared with Marasmius haematocephalus

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Purple Pinwheel is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Purple 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 haematocephalus

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Purple Pinwheel

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Purple Pinwheel

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil and United States.