Small-spotted genet

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:activityPattern nocturnal
gptkbp:behavior solitary
gptkbp:bodyLength 40–60 cm
gptkbp:climbingRoute excellent climber
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Common_genet
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:conservationThreats gptkb:hunting
habitat loss
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkb:entomologist
gptkbp:distribution widespread in Africa
present in southwestern Europe
gptkbp:domesticationStatus not domesticated
gptkbp:family gptkb:Viverridae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
1758
gptkbp:furColor greyish with black spots
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Genetta
gptkbp:gestationPeriod about 10–11 weeks
gptkbp:habitat forests
woodlands
savannas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Small-spotted genet
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:France
gptkb:Iberian_Peninsula
gptkbp:IUCNStatus e.T41697A45218820
gptkbp:legalSystem protected in some European countries
gptkbp:lifespan up to 13 years in captivity
gptkbp:nativeRange gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:notableFeature elongated body
pointed face
gptkbp:order gptkb:Carnivora
gptkbp:predators birds
insects
small mammals
large birds of prey
reptiles
large carnivores
gptkbp:reproduction gives birth to 1–4 young
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Genetta_genetta
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism minimal
gptkbp:tailLength 40–54 cm
used for balance
black and white rings
gptkbp:territory marks territory with scent glands
gptkbp:vocalization hisses, growls, and clicks
gptkbp:weaningAge about 2 months
gptkbp:weight 1–2.5 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Genets
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7