Angolan genet vs Hoary fox

Genetta angolensis compared with Lycalopex vetulus

Key Differences

• Angolan genet is Least Concern while Hoary fox is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angolan genet	Hoary fox
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	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Genetta	Lycalopex
Species	Genetta angolensis	Lycalopex vetulus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Angolan genet

LC — Least Concern

Hoary fox

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angolan genet	Hoary fox
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angolan genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hoary fox

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.