Northern Small-spotted Genet (Genetta genetta)

Northern Small-spotted Genet, a reference photo — Photo: Guérin Nicolas (messages) · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

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.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Northern Small-spotted Genet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Genetta felina
Genetta tigrina
Genetta fieldiana
Genetta pardina
Viverricula indica
Bassariscus astutus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Viverridae
Genus: Genetta
Species: Genetta genetta

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