Johnstons genet vs Tuberous Polypore

Genetta johnstoni compared with Polyporus tuberaster

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Tuberous Polypore is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Tuberous Polypore
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Viverridae	Polyporaceae
Genus	Genetta	Polyporus
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Polyporus tuberaster

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Tuberous Polypore

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Tuberous Polypore
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tuberous Polypore

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.