Johnstons genet vs Scrub Hare

Genetta johnstoni compared with Lepus saxatilis

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Scrub Hare is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Scrub Hare
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Viverridae	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)
Genus	Genetta	Lepus
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Lepus saxatilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Johnstons genet and Scrub Hare share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Scrub Hare

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Scrub Hare
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scrub Hare

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.