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Also known as Genetta genetta

species of mammal

Species

Least Concern

Обыкновенная генета (лат. Genetta genetta) — вид генет, описанный в 1758 году Карлом Линнеем.

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Mass
72.5
Image
Genetta genetta felina (Wroclaw zoo).JPG
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Genetta genetta
taxon name
Genetta genetta
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Genetta genetta
taxon common name
algaire
gestation period
10.5
litter size
2.5
longest observed lifespan
22.7
short name
G. genetta
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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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