Marley’s Golden Mole vs small-spotted genet

Amblysomus marleyi compared with Genetta genetta

Key Differences

• Marley’s Golden Mole is Endangered while small-spotted genet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Marley’s Golden Mole	small-spotted genet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Viverridae
Genus	Amblysomus	Genetta
Species	Amblysomus marleyi	Genetta genetta

Evolutionary Relationship

Marley’s Golden Mole and small-spotted genet share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Marley’s Golden Mole

EN — Endangered

small-spotted genet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Marley’s Golden Mole	small-spotted genet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Marley’s Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

small-spotted genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries).