Diani Dwarf Galago vs Tiny Earthstar

Paragalago cocos compared with Geastrum minimum

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Tiny Earthstar is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Tiny Earthstar
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family	Galagidae	Geastraceae
Genus	Paragalago	Geastrum
Species	Paragalago cocos	Geastrum minimum

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Tiny Earthstar

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Tiny Earthstar
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tiny Earthstar

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.