Angolan genet vs Hairy-nosed otter

Genetta angolensis compared with Lutra sumatrana

Key Differences

• Angolan genet is Least Concern while Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angolan genet	Hairy-nosed otter
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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Genetta	Lutra (Otters)
Species	Genetta angolensis	Lutra sumatrana

Evolutionary Relationship

Angolan genet and Hairy-nosed otter share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (carnívoros)

Conservation Status

Angolan genet

LC — Least Concern

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angolan genet	Hairy-nosed otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angolan genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Angolan genet

The Angolan genet (Genetta angolensis) is a species in the genus Genetta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.