Crested servaline genet vs European Mink

Genetta cristata compared with Mustela lutreola

Key Differences

• Crested servaline genet is Vulnerable while European Mink is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Crested servaline genet	European Mink
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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Genetta	Mustela
Species	Genetta cristata	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

Crested servaline genet and European Mink share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Carnivorans)

Conservation Status

Crested servaline genet

VU — Vulnerable

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Crested servaline genet	European Mink
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Crested servaline genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).