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large-spotted genet
Genetta tigrina
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Carnivora
(Carnivorans)
Family
Viverridae
Genus
Genetta
Species
Genetta tigrina
(large-spotted genet)
Names in Other Languages
French
Genette à grandes taches d'Afrique du Sud
German
Südliche Grossfleckgenette
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
Crested servaline genet
Genetta cristata
Vulnerable
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giant genet
Genetta victoriae
Least Concern
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haussa genet
Genetta thierryi
Least Concern
Johnstons genet
Genetta johnstoni
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of large-spotted genet?
The scientific name of large-spotted genet is Genetta tigrina. It belongs to the genus Genetta.
What is the conservation status of large-spotted genet?
large-spotted genet (Genetta tigrina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does large-spotted genet belong to?
large-spotted genet (Genetta tigrina) belongs to the genus Genetta, which is part of the taxonomic family Viverridae.
Is large-spotted genet endangered?
No, large-spotted genet (Genetta tigrina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does large-spotted genet belong to?
large-spotted genet (Genetta tigrina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of large-spotted genet?
The closest relatives of large-spotted genet in the genus Genetta include Abyssinian genet, Angolan genet, aquatic genet, Bourlons genet, Crested servaline genet.
Genus Genetta — 14 Species
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NE
Abyssinian genet
Genetta abyssinica
Angolan genet
Genetta angolensis
aquatic genet
Genetta piscivora
Bourlons genet
Genetta bourloni
Crested servaline genet
Genetta cristata
giant genet
Genetta victoriae
haussa genet
Genetta thierryi
Johnstons genet
Genetta johnstoni
King genet
Genetta poensis
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LC
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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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