| Giant forest genet | |
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Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Family: | Viverridae |
| Genus: | Genetta |
| Species: | G. victoriae |
| Binomial name | |
| Genetta victoriae Thomas, 1901 | |
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| Giant forest genet range | |
Thegiant forest genet (Genetta victoriae), also known as thegiant genet, is agenetspeciesendemic to theCongo Basin. As it is considered as widely distributed and common, it is listed asLeast Concern on theIUCN Red List.[1]
The giant genet has a yellowish white short and thick fur with numerous black spots. It is whitish on top of the muzzle and between the eyes. .[2]
Measurements of museum specimen range from 55 to 60 cm (22 to 24 in) in head and body with a 413 to 490 mm (16.3 to 19.3 in) long tail.[3]
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