Abyssinian genet vs Wrinkled Shield

Genetta abyssinica compared with Pluteus phlebophorus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Abyssinian genet Wrinkled Shield
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Viverridae Pluteaceae
Genus Genetta Pluteus
Species Genetta abyssinica Pluteus phlebophorus

Conservation Status

Abyssinian genet

DD — Data Deficient

Wrinkled Shield

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Abyssinian genet Wrinkled Shield
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abyssinian genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Wrinkled Shield

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

Wrinkled Shield

No description available.

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