African civet

Civettictis civetta

Least Concern

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The African civet (Civettictis civetta) is a species in the genus Civettictis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, found across Germany and Sao Tome and Principe.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Germany and Sao Tome and Principe.

🇩🇪 Germany 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (Carnivorans)

Species

Civettictis civetta (African civet)

Names in Other Languages

French Civette africaine

German Afrika Zibetkatze

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African civet?

The scientific name of African civet is Civettictis civetta. It belongs to the genus Civettictis.

What is the conservation status of African civet?

African civet (Civettictis civetta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African civet live?

African civet is found in Distributed across Germany and Sao Tome and Principe.. Countries include Germany, Sao Tome and Principe.

What family does African civet belong to?

African civet (Civettictis civetta) belongs to the genus Civettictis, which is part of the taxonomic family Viverridae.

Is African civet endangered?

No, African civet (Civettictis civetta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does African civet belong to?

African civet (Civettictis civetta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).