Diani Dwarf Galago vs Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

Paragalago cocos compared with Platyrrhinus matapalensis

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Primates (primatas)	Chiroptera (morcego)
Family	Galagidae	Phyllostomidae
Genus	Paragalago	Platyrrhinus
Species	Paragalago cocos	Platyrrhinus matapalensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Diani Dwarf Galago and Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.