Johnstons genet vs Malagasy civet

Genetta johnstoni compared with Fossa fossana

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Malagasy civet is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Malagasy civet
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	Viverridae	Eupleridae
Genus	Genetta	Fossa
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Fossa fossana

Evolutionary Relationship

Johnstons genet and Malagasy civet share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Carnivorans)

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Malagasy civet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Malagasy civet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.