Diani Dwarf Galago vs Smooth Map Lichen

Paragalago cocos compared with Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Smooth Map Lichen is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Smooth Map Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Galagidae	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Paragalago	Rhizocarpon
Species	Paragalago cocos	Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Smooth Map Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Smooth Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth Map Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

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