Angolan genet vs greater grison

Genetta angolensis compared with Galictis vittata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angolan genet	greater grison
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Viverridae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Genetta	Galictis
Species	Genetta angolensis	Galictis vittata

Evolutionary Relationship

Angolan genet and greater grison share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Carnivorans)

Conservation Status

Angolan genet

LC — Least Concern

greater grison

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angolan genet	greater grison
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angolan genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

greater grison

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

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.