Angolan genet vs False Truffle

Genetta angolensis compared with Elaphomyces granulatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angolan genet	False Truffle
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)
Family	Viverridae	Elaphomycetaceae
Genus	Genetta	Elaphomyces
Species	Genetta angolensis	Elaphomyces granulatus

Conservation Status

Angolan genet

LC — Least Concern

False Truffle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angolan genet	False Truffle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angolan genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

False Truffle

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

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.