genus Genetta

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:activity_pattern nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptation climbing ability
gptkbp:belongs_to family Viverridae
gptkbp:characterized_by long tail
long body
short legs
gptkbp:coloration spotted or striped
gptkbp:common_name genets
gptkbp:communication vocalizations
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected areas
legal protection
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Genetta_genetta
Genetta maculata
Genetta poensis
Genetta tigrina
Genetta servalina
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:folklore
local traditions
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Geoffroy_Saint-Hilaire
gptkbp:foraging_behavior solitary hunting
gptkbp:gestation_period 60 to 70 days
gptkbp:habitat forests
savannas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label genus Genetta
gptkbp:length 40 to 60 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 12 years in captivity
gptkbp:litter_size 1 to 4
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:predators larger carnivores
gptkbp:related_to civets
fossa
mangrove cats
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research_interest gptkb:ecology
conservation biology
behavioral studies
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:tail_length 30 to 40 cm
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
hunting
gptkbp:weaning_age 8 to 10 weeks
gptkbp:weight 1 to 3 kg
gptkbp:year 1803
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:DNA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3