Diani Dwarf Galago vs Velvet Shield

Paragalago cocos compared with Pluteus umbrosus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Velvet Shield
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Galagidae	Pluteaceae
Genus	Paragalago	Pluteus
Species	Paragalago cocos	Pluteus umbrosus

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Velvet Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Velvet Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.