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Riesengenette
Genetta victoriae
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="giant-genet"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Carnivora
(Raubtiere)
Family
Viverridae
Genus
Genetta
Species
Genetta victoriae
(Riesengenette)
Names in Other Languages
French
Genette géante
German
Riesengenette
Similar Species in Genetta
Bourlon-Genette
Genetta bourloni
Vulnerable
Bürstengenette
Genetta angolensis
Least Concern
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Gemeinegenette
Genetta genetta
Not Evaluated
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Gemeine Grossfleckgenette
Genetta maculata
Least Concern
Hauben-Ginsterkatze
Genetta cristata
Vulnerable
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Haussa-Genet
Genetta thierryi
Least Concern
Königs-Ginsterkatze
Genetta poensis
Data Deficient
Liberiagenette
Genetta johnstoni
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Riesengenette?
The scientific name of Riesengenette is Genetta victoriae. It belongs to the genus Genetta.
What is the conservation status of Riesengenette?
Riesengenette (Genetta victoriae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Riesengenette belong to?
Riesengenette (Genetta victoriae) belongs to the genus Genetta, which is part of the taxonomic family Viverridae.
Is Riesengenette endangered?
No, Riesengenette (Genetta victoriae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Riesengenette belong to?
Riesengenette (Genetta victoriae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Riesengenette?
The closest relatives of Riesengenette in the genus Genetta include Bourlon-Genette, Bürstengenette, Gemeinegenette, Gemeine Grossfleckgenette, Hauben-Ginsterkatze.
Genus Genetta — 14 Species
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VU
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LC
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NE
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LC
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VU
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LC
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DD
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NT
LC
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DD
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LC
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NT
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LC
Bourlon-Genette
Genetta bourloni
Bürstengenette
Genetta angolensis
Gemeinegenette
Genetta genetta
Gemeine Grossfleckgenette
Genetta maculata
Hauben-Ginsterkatze
Genetta cristata
Haussa-Genet
Genetta thierryi
Königs-Ginsterkatze
Genetta poensis
Liberiagenette
Genetta johnstoni
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LC
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Riesengenette
Genetta victoriae
Servalgenette
Genetta servalina
Streifengenette
Genetta abyssinica
Südliche Grossfleckgenette
Genetta tigrina
Wasserschleichkatze
Genetta piscivora
Westafrikanische Grossfleckgenette
Genetta pardina
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