King genet
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
(動物)
Phylum
Chordata
(脊索動物)
Class
Mammalia
(哺乳類)
Order
Carnivora
(ネコ目)
Family
Viverridae
Genus
Genetta
Species
Genetta poensis
(King genet)
Names in Other Languages
French
Genette royale
German
Königs-Ginsterkatze
Similar Species in Genetta
Abyssinian genet
Genetta abyssinica
Data Deficient
Bourlons genet
Genetta bourloni
Vulnerable
Crested servaline genet
Genetta cristata
Vulnerable
Pardine genet
Genetta pardina
Least Concern
🐾
giant genet
Genetta victoriae
Least Concern
🐾
haussa genet
Genetta thierryi
Least Concern
🐾
large-spotted genet
Genetta tigrina
Least Concern
Angolan genet
Genetta angolensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of King genet?
The scientific name of King genet is Genetta poensis. It belongs to the genus Genetta.
What is the conservation status of King genet?
King genet (Genetta poensis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does King genet belong to?
King genet (Genetta poensis) belongs to the genus Genetta, which is part of the taxonomic family Viverridae.
What kingdom does King genet belong to?
King genet (Genetta poensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of King genet?
The closest relatives of King genet in the genus Genetta include Abyssinian genet, Bourlons genet, Crested servaline genet, Pardine genet, giant genet.
Genus Genetta — 14 Species
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DD
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VU
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VU
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LC
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LC
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LC
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LC
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LC
LC
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NT
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LC
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NE
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NT
Abyssinian genet
Genetta abyssinica
Bourlons genet
Genetta bourloni
Crested servaline genet
Genetta cristata
Pardine genet
Genetta pardina
giant genet
Genetta victoriae
haussa genet
Genetta thierryi
large-spotted genet
Genetta tigrina
Angolan genet
Genetta angolensis
🐾
DD
🐾
King genet
Genetta poensis
Rusty-spotted genet
Genetta maculata
Johnstons genet
Genetta johnstoni
servaline genet
Genetta servalina
small-spotted genet
Genetta genetta
aquatic genet
Genetta piscivora
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