Johnstons genet vs Lilac Dapperling

Genetta johnstoni compared with Cystolepiota bucknallii

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Lilac Dapperling is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Lilac Dapperling
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Viverridae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Genetta	Cystolepiota
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Cystolepiota bucknallii

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Lilac Dapperling

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Lilac Dapperling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lilac Dapperling

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.