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Crested Genet

Similar Animals:
 Servaline Genet
 Thierry's Genet
 Pardine Genet
 Johnston's Genet
 Bourlon's Genet



Crested Genet Range Map (Africa)
Crested Genet Range Map (Africa)







Latin Name Genetta cristata
Conservation Status Endangered
Location Africa
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Main Characteristics

Crested Genets have a small crest on the back of their neck, hence their name.

Habitat

Crested Genets can be found in the rainforests of south eastern Nigeria to southern Cameroon, Africa.

Interesting Facts

Crested Genets are also known as:
Crested Servaline Genet

In the past the Crested Genet was considered a subspecies of the servaline genet, but now it is regarded as a species in its own right.