Black Gem vs King genet

Microchrysa cyaneiventris compared with Genetta poensis

Key Differences

• Black Gem is Least Concern while King genet is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black Gem	King genet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Diptera (Diptera)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Stratiomyidae	Viverridae
Genus	Microchrysa	Genetta
Species	Microchrysa cyaneiventris	Genetta poensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Gem and King genet share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Black Gem

LC — Least Concern

King genet

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black Gem	King genet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Gem

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

King genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Black Gem

The Black Gem (Microchrysa cyaneiventris) is a species in the genus Microchrysa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.