Johnstons genet vs Scaly Francolin

Genetta johnstoni compared with Pternistis squamatus

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Scaly Francolin is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Scaly Francolin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family	Viverridae	Phasianidae
Genus	Genetta	Pternistis
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Pternistis squamatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Scaly Francolin

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Scaly Francolin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scaly Francolin

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.