Crested servaline genet vs dwarf lake iris

Genetta cristata compared with Iris lacustris

Key Differences

• Crested servaline genet is Vulnerable while dwarf lake iris is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Crested servaline genet	dwarf lake iris
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Mantodea (Mantodea)
Family	Viverridae	Eremiaphilidae
Genus	Genetta	Iris
Species	Genetta cristata	Iris lacustris

Evolutionary Relationship

Crested servaline genet and dwarf lake iris share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Crested servaline genet

VU — Vulnerable

dwarf lake iris

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Crested servaline genet	dwarf lake iris
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Crested servaline genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

dwarf lake iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Canada. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.