Johnstons genet vs Ornate Shrew

Genetta johnstoni compared with Sorex ornatus

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Ornate Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Ornate Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Viverridae	Soricidae
Genus	Genetta	Sorex
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Sorex ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Ornate Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Ornate Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ornate Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.