Angolan Genet
( Miombo genet )
- Genetta angolensis
- IUCN Status: Least Concern
- Trend: decreasing
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Suborder: Feliformia
- Family: Viverridae
- Genus: Genetta
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General Information
The Angolan genet is one of the four subspecies found in Zambia. It is distinguished from the common genet by the black rather than white tip to the tail and more irregular blotching and spotting on the coat.
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Description
The Angolan genet has long light brown coloured fur with dark spots and a continuous dark crested line across the back. Its throat and chest are light grey to greyish black. It has small spots on the front and shoulders. The spots are more numerous and slightly bigger on the sides.
- Length: 44 to 48 cm
Ecology and Behaviour
Conservation
It is listed as “least concern” on the IUCN Red list.
Distribution and Habitat
The Angolan genet occurs in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It lives in a variety of environments in its range, including both the local miombo woodlands and plains.
Interaction with humans
The Angolan genet is not considered threatened by habitat change, but might be negatively affected by road traffic. In Tanzania, traditional healers use the Angolan genet in their practices. Some individuals are poached for this practise.
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