Diani Dwarf Galago vs Scarlet Elfcup

Paragalago cocos compared with Sarcoscypha austriaca

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Scarlet Elfcup is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Scarlet Elfcup
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family	Galagidae	Sarcoscyphaceae
Genus	Paragalago	Sarcoscypha
Species	Paragalago cocos	Sarcoscypha austriaca

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Scarlet Elfcup

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Scarlet Elfcup
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scarlet Elfcup

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.