Johnstons genet vs Scarlet Waxcrust

Genetta johnstoni compared with Phlebia coccineofulva

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Scarlet Waxcrust is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Scarlet Waxcrust
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Viverridae	Meruliaceae
Genus	Genetta	Phlebia
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Phlebia coccineofulva

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Scarlet Waxcrust

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Scarlet Waxcrust
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scarlet Waxcrust

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.