Diani Dwarf Galago vs Weeping Toothcrust

Paragalago cocos compared with Dacryobolus sudans

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Weeping Toothcrust is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Weeping Toothcrust
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Galagidae	Dacryobolaceae
Genus	Paragalago	Dacryobolus
Species	Paragalago cocos	Dacryobolus sudans

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Weeping Toothcrust

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Weeping Toothcrust

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.