Johnstons genet vs Weeping Toothcrust

Genetta johnstoni compared with Dacryobolus sudans

Key Differences

• Johnstons genet is Near Threatened while Weeping Toothcrust is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Johnstons genet	Weeping Toothcrust
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Viverridae	Dacryobolaceae
Genus	Genetta	Dacryobolus
Species	Genetta johnstoni	Dacryobolus sudans

Conservation Status

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Weeping Toothcrust

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Johnstons genet	Weeping Toothcrust
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Weeping Toothcrust

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.