Abyssinian genet vs Parasitic fly

Genetta abyssinica compared with Pegomya betae

Key Differences

• Abyssinian genet is Data Deficient while Parasitic fly is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Abyssinian genet	Parasitic fly
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Viverridae	Anthomyiidae
Genus	Genetta	Pegomya
Species	Genetta abyssinica	Pegomya betae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Abyssinian genet

DD — Data Deficient

Parasitic fly

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Abyssinian genet	Parasitic fly
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abyssinian genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Parasitic fly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.