Crested servaline genet
Genetta cristata
Vulnerable
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
VU
Vulnerable
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Carnivora
(Carnivorans)
Family
Viverridae
Genus
Genetta
Species
Genetta cristata
(Crested servaline genet)
Names in Other Languages
French
Genette servaline à crête
German
Hauben-Ginsterkatze
Similar Species in Genetta
Abyssinian genet
Genetta abyssinica
Data Deficient
Angolan genet
Genetta angolensis
Least Concern
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aquatic genet
Genetta piscivora
Near Threatened
Bourlons genet
Genetta bourloni
Vulnerable
🐾
giant genet
Genetta victoriae
Least Concern
🐾
haussa genet
Genetta thierryi
Least Concern
Johnstons genet
Genetta johnstoni
Near Threatened
King genet
Genetta poensis
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Crested servaline genet?
The scientific name of Crested servaline genet is Genetta cristata. It belongs to the genus Genetta.
What is the conservation status of Crested servaline genet?
Crested servaline genet (Genetta cristata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Crested servaline genet belong to?
Crested servaline genet (Genetta cristata) belongs to the genus Genetta, which is part of the taxonomic family Viverridae.
Is Crested servaline genet endangered?
Yes, Crested servaline genet (Genetta cristata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Crested servaline genet belong to?
Crested servaline genet (Genetta cristata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Crested servaline genet?
The closest relatives of Crested servaline genet in the genus Genetta include Abyssinian genet, Angolan genet, aquatic genet, Bourlons genet, giant genet.
Genus Genetta — 14 Species
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Abyssinian genet
Genetta abyssinica
Angolan genet
Genetta angolensis
aquatic genet
Genetta piscivora
Bourlons genet
Genetta bourloni
🐾
VU
🐾
Crested servaline genet
Genetta cristata
giant genet
Genetta victoriae
haussa genet
Genetta thierryi
Johnstons genet
Genetta johnstoni
King genet
Genetta poensis
large-spotted genet
Genetta tigrina
Pardine genet
Genetta pardina
Rusty-spotted genet
Genetta maculata
servaline genet
Genetta servalina
small-spotted genet
Genetta genetta
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