Diani Dwarf Galago vs Spotted Thorius

Paragalago cocos compared with Thorius spilogaster

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Spotted Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Spotted 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 spilogaster

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Spotted Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted 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.