Diani Dwarf Galago vs

Paragalago cocos compared with Usnea cornuta

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Galagidae	Parmeliaceae
Genus	Paragalago	Usnea
Species	Paragalago cocos	Usnea cornuta

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Usnea cornuta is a fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms shrubby, branching thalli that hang from tree branches and twigs, typically in humid forest environments. Like all Usnea species, it is highly sensitive to air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide, making it a useful bioindicator of air quality.