Johnstons genet vs Philippine Duck

Genetta johnstoni compared with Anas luzonica

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Philippine Duck is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Philippine Duck
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Viverridae	Anatidae
Genus	Genetta	Anas
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Anas luzonica

Evolutionary Relationship

Johnstons genet and Philippine Duck share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Philippine Duck

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Philippine Duck
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Philippine Duck

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Philippine Duck

Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.