Johnstons genet vs Lesser bilby

Genetta johnstoni compared with Macrotis leucura

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Lesser bilby is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Lesser bilby
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)
Family	Viverridae	Thylacomyidae
Genus	Genetta	Macrotis
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Macrotis leucura

Evolutionary Relationship

Johnstons genet and Lesser bilby share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Lesser bilby

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Lesser bilby
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser bilby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.