Abyssinian genet vs Durham slug

Genetta abyssinica compared with Arion flagellus

Key Differences

• Abyssinian genet is Data Deficient while Durham slug is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Abyssinian genet	Durham slug
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family	Viverridae	Arionidae
Genus	Genetta	Arion
Species	Genetta abyssinica	Arion flagellus

Evolutionary Relationship

Abyssinian genet and Durham slug share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Abyssinian genet

DD — Data Deficient

Durham slug

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Abyssinian genet	Durham slug
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abyssinian genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Durham slug

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Range

Found across Africa (South Africa) and Europe (6 countries).

Abyssinian genet

The Abyssinian genet (Genetta abyssinica) is a species in the genus Genetta. It is classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Habitat records describe it as occurring in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.