Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur vs Purple Pinwheel

Cheirogaleus lavasoensis compared with Marasmius haematocephalus

Key Differences

• Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur is Endangered while Purple Pinwheel is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur	Purple Pinwheel
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cheirogaleidae	Marasmiaceae
Genus	Cheirogaleus	Marasmius
Species	Cheirogaleus lavasoensis	Marasmius haematocephalus

Conservation Status

Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur

EN — Endangered

Purple Pinwheel

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur	Purple Pinwheel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Purple Pinwheel

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil and United States.