Watercolor illustration of Afrika Zibetkatze (Civettictis civetta)

Afrika Zibetkatze

Civettictis civetta

Least Concern
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The African civet (Civettictis civetta) is a species in the genus Civettictis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, found across Germany and Sao Tome and Principe.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Germany and Sao Tome and Principe.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French Civette africaine
German Afrika Zibetkatze

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Afrika Zibetkatze?
The scientific name of Afrika Zibetkatze is Civettictis civetta. It belongs to the genus Civettictis.
What is the conservation status of Afrika Zibetkatze?
Afrika Zibetkatze (Civettictis civetta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Afrika Zibetkatze live?
Afrika Zibetkatze is found in Distributed across Germany and Sao Tome and Principe.. Countries include Germany, Sao Tome and Principe.
What family does Afrika Zibetkatze belong to?
Afrika Zibetkatze (Civettictis civetta) belongs to the genus Civettictis, which is part of the taxonomic family Viverridae.
Is Afrika Zibetkatze endangered?
No, Afrika Zibetkatze (Civettictis civetta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Afrika Zibetkatze belong to?
Afrika Zibetkatze (Civettictis civetta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 2 Countries

Genus Civettictis — 1 Species

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Afrika Zibetkatze
Civettictis civetta
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