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Rusty-spotted genet
Genetta maculata
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="rusty-spotted-genet"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
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 maculata
(Rusty-spotted genet)
Names in Other Languages
French
Genette commune à grandes taches
German
Gemeine Grossfleckgenette
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
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giant genet
Genetta victoriae
Least Concern
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haussa genet
Genetta thierryi
Least Concern
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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 Rusty-spotted genet?
The scientific name of Rusty-spotted genet is Genetta maculata. It belongs to the genus Genetta.
What is the conservation status of Rusty-spotted genet?
Rusty-spotted genet (Genetta maculata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Rusty-spotted genet belong to?
Rusty-spotted genet (Genetta maculata) belongs to the genus Genetta, which is part of the taxonomic family Viverridae.
Is Rusty-spotted genet endangered?
No, Rusty-spotted genet (Genetta maculata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rusty-spotted genet belong to?
Rusty-spotted genet (Genetta maculata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Rusty-spotted genet?
The closest relatives of Rusty-spotted 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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LC
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DD
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
King genet
Genetta poensis
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LC
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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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