Darwin's fox vs small-spotted genet

Lycalopex fulvipes compared with Genetta genetta

Key Differences

• Darwin's fox is Endangered while small-spotted genet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin's fox	small-spotted genet
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	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Viverridae
Genus	Lycalopex	Genetta
Species	Lycalopex fulvipes	Genetta genetta

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin's fox and small-spotted genet share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Carnivorans)

Conservation Status

Darwin's fox

EN — Endangered

small-spotted genet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin's fox	small-spotted genet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin's fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

small-spotted genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries).