King Genet

Genetta poensis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Carnivora · Viverridae

About

The king genet is a genet species native to Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. The species was first described in 1838. As it has not been recorded since 1946, it is listed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Fun Fact

The skin colorization provides a camouflage and adapted for thick forest environment.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in pockets of north west coast of Africa, and West Africa cross the countries of Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Republic of Congo.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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