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Common Genet

Genetta genetta

Classification

The common genet (Genetta genetta) is a small viverrid indigenous to Africa that was introduced to southwestern Europe. It is widely distributed north of the Sahara, in savanna zones south of the Sahara to southern Africa and along the coast of Arabia, Yemen and Oman. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
France · 8,933Spain · 4,605Belgium · 4Switzerland · 4Italy · 3