Perodicticus calabarensis vs Saltern Dwarf

Arctocebus calabarensis compared with Elachista scirpi

Key Differences

• Perodicticus calabarensis is Near Threatened while Saltern Dwarf is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perodicticus calabarensis	Saltern Dwarf
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Lorisidae	Elachistidae
Genus	Arctocebus	Elachista
Species	Arctocebus calabarensis	Elachista scirpi

Evolutionary Relationship

Perodicticus calabarensis and Saltern Dwarf share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Perodicticus calabarensis

NT — Near Threatened

Saltern Dwarf

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perodicticus calabarensis	Saltern Dwarf
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Perodicticus calabarensis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Saltern Dwarf

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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