Angolan genet vs bilby

Genetta angolensis compared with Macrotis lagotis

Key Differences

• Angolan genet is Least Concern while bilby is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angolan genet	bilby
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)
Family	Viverridae	Thylacomyidae
Genus	Genetta	Macrotis
Species	Genetta angolensis	Macrotis lagotis

Evolutionary Relationship

Angolan genet and bilby share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Angolan genet

LC — Least Concern

bilby

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angolan genet	bilby
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angolan genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

bilby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Angolan genet

The Angolan genet (Genetta angolensis) is a species in the genus Genetta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

bilby

The Bilby (Macrotis lagotis) is a species in the genus Macrotis. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.