Diani Dwarf Galago vs Yellow Shield

Paragalago cocos compared with Pluteus chrysophaeus

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Yellow Shield is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Yellow 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 chrysophaeus

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Yellow Shield

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Yellow Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.