Angolan genet vs Soft Puffball

Genetta angolensis compared with Lycoperdon molle

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angolan genet	Soft Puffball
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Viverridae	Lycoperdaceae
Genus	Genetta	Lycoperdon
Species	Genetta angolensis	Lycoperdon molle

Conservation Status

Angolan genet

LC — Least Concern

Soft Puffball

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angolan genet	Soft Puffball
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angolan genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Soft Puffball

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 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.