Flat-headed cat vs small-spotted genet

Prionailurus planiceps compared with Genetta genetta

Key Differences

• Flat-headed cat is Endangered while small-spotted genet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flat-headed cat	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	Felidae (Cats)	Viverridae
Genus	Prionailurus	Genetta
Species	Prionailurus planiceps	Genetta genetta

Evolutionary Relationship

Flat-headed cat and small-spotted genet share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Carnivorans)

Conservation Status

Flat-headed cat

EN — Endangered

small-spotted genet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flat-headed cat	small-spotted genet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flat-headed cat

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).