Abyssinian genet vs Lesser Star-thistle

Genetta abyssinica compared with Centaurea diluta

Key Differences

• Abyssinian genet is Data Deficient while Lesser Star-thistle is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Abyssinian genet	Lesser Star-thistle
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (planta)
Phylum	Chordata (cordados)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family	Viverridae	Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus	Genetta	Centaurea
Species	Genetta abyssinica	Centaurea diluta

Conservation Status

Abyssinian genet

DD — Data Deficient

Lesser Star-thistle

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Abyssinian genet	Lesser Star-thistle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abyssinian genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Star-thistle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (11 countries) and North America (United States).

Abyssinian genet

The Abyssinian genet (Genetta abyssinica) is a species in the genus Genetta. It is classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Habitat records describe it as occurring in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.