Johnstons genet vs Shiny Cinnamon Polypore

Genetta johnstoni compared with Coltricia cinnamomea

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Shiny Cinnamon Polypore is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Shiny Cinnamon Polypore
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Hymenochaetales (Hymenochaetales)
Family	Viverridae	Hymenochaetaceae
Genus	Genetta	Coltricia
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Coltricia cinnamomea

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Shiny Cinnamon Polypore

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Shiny Cinnamon Polypore
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Shiny Cinnamon Polypore

Habitat

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

Range

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