Königs-Ginsterkatze
Genetta poensis
Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
DD
Data Deficient
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Carnivora
(Raubtiere)
Family
Viverridae
Genus
Genetta
Species
Genetta poensis
(Königs-Ginsterkatze)
Names in Other Languages
French
Genette royale
German
Königs-Ginsterkatze
Similar Species in Genetta
Bourlon-Genette
Genetta bourloni
Vulnerable
Bürstengenette
Genetta angolensis
Least Concern
🐾
Gemeinegenette
Genetta genetta
Not Evaluated
🐾
Gemeine Grossfleckgenette
Genetta maculata
Least Concern
Hauben-Ginsterkatze
Genetta cristata
Vulnerable
🐾
Haussa-Genet
Genetta thierryi
Least Concern
Liberiagenette
Genetta johnstoni
Near Threatened
🐾
Riesengenette
Genetta victoriae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Königs-Ginsterkatze?
The scientific name of Königs-Ginsterkatze is Genetta poensis. It belongs to the genus Genetta.
What is the conservation status of Königs-Ginsterkatze?
Königs-Ginsterkatze (Genetta poensis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Königs-Ginsterkatze belong to?
Königs-Ginsterkatze (Genetta poensis) belongs to the genus Genetta, which is part of the taxonomic family Viverridae.
What kingdom does Königs-Ginsterkatze belong to?
Königs-Ginsterkatze (Genetta poensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Königs-Ginsterkatze?
The closest relatives of Königs-Ginsterkatze in the genus Genetta include Bourlon-Genette, Bürstengenette, Gemeinegenette, Gemeine Grossfleckgenette, Hauben-Ginsterkatze.
Genus Genetta — 14 Species
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VU
🐾
LC
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NE
🐾
LC
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VU
🐾
LC
NT
🐾
LC
🐾
LC
🐾
DD
🐾
LC
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NT
🐾
LC
Bourlon-Genette
Genetta bourloni
Bürstengenette
Genetta angolensis
Gemeinegenette
Genetta genetta
Gemeine Grossfleckgenette
Genetta maculata
Hauben-Ginsterkatze
Genetta cristata
Haussa-Genet
Genetta thierryi
🐾
DD
🐾
Königs-Ginsterkatze
Genetta poensis
Liberiagenette
Genetta johnstoni
Riesengenette
Genetta victoriae
Servalgenette
Genetta servalina
Streifengenette
Genetta abyssinica
Südliche Grossfleckgenette
Genetta tigrina
Wasserschleichkatze
Genetta piscivora
Westafrikanische Grossfleckgenette
Genetta pardina
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