Johnstons genet vs Lesser Star-thistle

Genetta johnstoni compared with Centaurea diluta

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Lesser Star-thistle is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Lesser Star-thistle
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family	Viverridae	Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus	Genetta	Centaurea
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Centaurea diluta

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Lesser Star-thistle

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Lesser Star-thistle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Star-thistle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (11 countries) and North America (United States).