Family

Viverridae

29 species in this taxon

Viverridae (Viverridae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 11 genuss with 29 known species. Key genus groups include Arctictis, Arctogalidia, Chrotogale, Civettictis, Cynogale, and Genetta. Among its members, 7 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Carnivorans (Carnivora).