Angolan genet vs Flat Crep

Genetta angolensis compared with Crepidotus applanatus

Key Differences

• Angolan genet is Least Concern while Flat Crep is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angolan genet	Flat Crep
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Viverridae	Crepidotaceae
Genus	Genetta	Crepidotus
Species	Genetta angolensis	Crepidotus applanatus

Conservation Status

Angolan genet

LC — Least Concern

Flat Crep

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angolan genet	Flat Crep
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angolan genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Flat Crep

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.