Diani Dwarf Galago vs Satin Shield

Paragalago cocos compared with Pluteus plautus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Satin Shield
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Galagidae	Pluteaceae
Genus	Paragalago	Pluteus
Species	Paragalago cocos	Pluteus plautus

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Satin Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Satin Shield
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Satin Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.