Diani Dwarf Galago vs Rounded Earthstar

Paragalago cocos compared with Geastrum saccatum

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Rounded Earthstar is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Rounded Earthstar
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family	Galagidae	Geastraceae
Genus	Paragalago	Geastrum
Species	Paragalago cocos	Geastrum saccatum

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Rounded Earthstar

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Rounded Earthstar
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rounded Earthstar

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.