Johnstons genet vs Scaly Ink Cap

Genetta johnstoni compared with Coprinopsis variegata

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Scaly Ink Cap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Scaly Ink Cap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Viverridae	Psathyrellaceae
Genus	Genetta	Coprinopsis
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Coprinopsis variegata

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Scaly Ink Cap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Scaly Ink Cap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scaly Ink Cap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.