Abyssinian genet vs Large-eared Mountain Vole

Genetta abyssinica compared with Alticola macrotis

Key Differences

• Abyssinian genet is Data Deficient while Large-eared Mountain Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Abyssinian genet	Large-eared Mountain Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Viverridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Genetta	Alticola
Species	Genetta abyssinica	Alticola macrotis

Evolutionary Relationship

Abyssinian genet and Large-eared Mountain Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Abyssinian genet

DD — Data Deficient

Large-eared Mountain Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Abyssinian genet	Large-eared Mountain Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abyssinian genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Large-eared Mountain Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.