Genette royale
Genetta poensis
Data Deficient
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<speciesfyi-species slug="king-genet"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
DD
Data Deficient
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(animal)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(mammifères)
Order
Carnivora
(carnivores)
Family
Viverridae
Genus
Genetta
Species
Genetta poensis
(Genette royale)
Names in Other Languages
French
Genette royale
German
Königs-Ginsterkatze
Similar Species in Genetta
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Genette à grandes taches d'Afrique du Sud
Genetta tigrina
Least Concern
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Genette aquatique
Genetta piscivora
Near Threatened
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Genette commune
Genetta genetta
Not Evaluated
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Genette commune à grandes taches
Genetta maculata
Least Concern
Genette d'Abyssinie
Genetta abyssinica
Data Deficient
Genette d'Angola
Genetta angolensis
Least Concern
Genette de Bourlon
Genetta bourloni
Vulnerable
Genette de Johnston
Genetta johnstoni
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Genette royale?
The scientific name of Genette royale is Genetta poensis. It belongs to the genus Genetta.
What is the conservation status of Genette royale?
Genette royale (Genetta poensis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Genette royale belong to?
Genette royale (Genetta poensis) belongs to the genus Genetta, which is part of the taxonomic family Viverridae.
What kingdom does Genette royale belong to?
Genette royale (Genetta poensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Genette royale?
The closest relatives of Genette royale in the genus Genetta include Genette à grandes taches d'Afrique du Sud, Genette aquatique, Genette commune, Genette commune à grandes taches, Genette d'Abyssinie.
Genus Genetta — 14 Species
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LC
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NT
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NE
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LC
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DD
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LC
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VU
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NT
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LC
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LC
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LC
LC
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VU
Genette à grandes taches d'Afrique du Sud
Genetta tigrina
Genette aquatique
Genetta piscivora
Genette commune
Genetta genetta
Genette commune à grandes taches
Genetta maculata
Genette d'Abyssinie
Genetta abyssinica
Genette d'Angola
Genetta angolensis
Genette de Bourlon
Genetta bourloni
Genette de Johnston
Genetta johnstoni
Genette de Villiers
Genetta thierryi
Genette géante
Genetta victoriae
Genette pardine
Genetta pardina
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DD
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Genette royale
Genetta poensis
Genette servaline
Genetta servalina
Genette servaline à crête
Genetta cristata
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