Angolan genet vs 'Ihi
Genetta angolensis compared with Oxalis corniculata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Angolan genet | 'Ihi |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Oxalidales (Oxalidales) |
| Family | Viverridae | Oxalidaceae |
| Genus | Genetta | Oxalis |
| Species | Genetta angolensis | Oxalis corniculata |
Conservation Status
Angolan genet
LC — Least Concern'Ihi
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Angolan genet | 'Ihi |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Angolan genet
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
'Ihi
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (17 countries), Europe (30 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (7 countries).
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.
'Ihi
No description available.
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