Johnstons genet vs Soft Puffball

Genetta johnstoni compared with Lycoperdon molle

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Soft Puffball is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Soft Puffball
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Viverridae	Lycoperdaceae
Genus	Genetta	Lycoperdon
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Lycoperdon molle

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Soft Puffball

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Soft Puffball
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Soft Puffball

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).