Diani Dwarf Galago vs Smith's Thorius

Paragalago cocos compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Smith's Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Galagidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Paragalago	Thorius
Species	Paragalago cocos	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Diani Dwarf Galago and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smith's Thorius

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.