Leightons linsang vs small-spotted genet

Poiana leightoni compared with Genetta genetta

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while small-spotted genet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	small-spotted genet
Kingdom same	Animalia (hayvan)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Kordalılar)	Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class same	Mammalia (memeliler)	Mammalia (memeliler)
Order same	Carnivora (etçiller)	Carnivora (etçiller)
Family same	Viverridae	Viverridae
Genus	Poiana	Genetta
Species	Poiana leightoni	Genetta genetta

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and small-spotted genet share a common ancestor at the Family level: Viverridae.

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

small-spotted genet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	small-spotted genet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

small-spotted genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries).