Abyssinian genet vs Raposa

Genetta abyssinica compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

  • Abyssinian genet is Data Deficient while Raposa is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Abyssinian genet Raposa
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class same Mammalia (mamíferos) Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order same Carnivora (carnívoros) Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family Viverridae Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Genetta Vulpes (Foxes)
Species Genetta abyssinica Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Abyssinian genet and Raposa share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (carnívoros)

Conservation Status

Abyssinian genet

DD — Data Deficient

Raposa

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Abyssinian genet Raposa
Diet Omnivore
Average Lifespan 5 years
Average Length 70 cm
Average Weight 6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abyssinian genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Raposa

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

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.

Raposa

A raposa-vermelha (Vulpes vulpes) e o carnivoro selvagem de distribuicao mais ampla da Terra. Colonizou habitats que vao da tundra artica a ambientes urbanos em todo o hemisferio norte e em areas onde foi introduzida na Australia. Reconhecida pela pelagem ruiva, o ventre branco e a cauda espessa. Omnivora altamente adaptavel, a raposa-vermelha come de tudo, de coelhos e campanhois a frutos e restos humanos. Comunica-se com mais de 40 vocalizacoes distintas.

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