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giant genet
Genetta victoriae
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="giant-genet"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(cordados)
Class
Mammalia
(mamíferos)
Order
Carnivora
(carnívoros)
Family
Viverridae
Genus
Genetta
Species
Genetta victoriae
(giant genet)
Names in Other Languages
French
Genette géante
German
Riesengenette
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Geneta
Genetta genetta
Not Evaluated
Bourlons genet
Genetta bourloni
Vulnerable
Crested servaline genet
Genetta cristata
Vulnerable
Pardine genet
Genetta pardina
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
King genet
Genetta poensis
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of giant genet?
The scientific name of giant genet is Genetta victoriae. It belongs to the genus Genetta.
What is the conservation status of giant genet?
giant genet (Genetta victoriae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does giant genet belong to?
giant genet (Genetta victoriae) belongs to the genus Genetta, which is part of the taxonomic family Viverridae.
Is giant genet endangered?
No, giant genet (Genetta victoriae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does giant genet belong to?
giant genet (Genetta victoriae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of giant genet?
The closest relatives of giant genet in the genus Genetta include Geneta, Bourlons genet, Crested servaline genet, Pardine genet, haussa genet.
Genus Genetta — 14 Species
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Geneta
Genetta genetta
Bourlons genet
Genetta bourloni
Crested servaline genet
Genetta cristata
Pardine genet
Genetta pardina
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LC
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giant genet
Genetta victoriae
haussa genet
Genetta thierryi
large-spotted genet
Genetta tigrina
Angolan genet
Genetta angolensis
King genet
Genetta poensis
Rusty-spotted genet
Genetta maculata
Johnstons genet
Genetta johnstoni
servaline genet
Genetta servalina
Abyssinian genet
Genetta abyssinica
aquatic genet
Genetta piscivora
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