Johnstons genet vs Rooting Bonnet

Genetta johnstoni compared with Mycena megaspora

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Rooting Bonnet is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Rooting Bonnet
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Viverridae	Mycenaceae
Genus	Genetta	Mycena
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Mycena megaspora

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Rooting Bonnet

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Rooting Bonnet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rooting Bonnet

Habitat

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

Range

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