Diani Dwarf Galago vs Splendid Waxcap

Paragalago cocos compared with Hygrocybe splendidissima

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Splendid Waxcap is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Splendid Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Galagidae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Paragalago	Hygrocybe
Species	Paragalago cocos	Hygrocybe splendidissima

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Splendid Waxcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Splendid Waxcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Splendid Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

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