South African small-spotted genet
Species of mammal endemic to Southern Africa
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The South African small-spotted genet (Genetta felina) is a species of genet endemic to Southern Africa.[2]
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| South African small-spotted genet | |
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| Female South African small-spotted genet at Nossob Camp, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in the Northern Cape, South Africa | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Infraclass: | Placentalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Suborder: | Feliformia |
| Family: | Viverridae |
| Genus: | Genetta |
| Species: | G. felina |
| Binomial name | |
| Genetta felina (Thunberg, 1811) | |
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Taxonomy
Genetta felina was first described in 1811 by Carl Peter Thunberg. It was considered a subspecies of the common genet (Genetta genetta) but since MSW3 in 2005, was split off and classified as its own species.[2] Its classification is disputed.[3]
Distribution
Genetta felina is found in South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia.[2] It lives in woodland savanna, grassland, thickets, and dry vlei areas that border deserts.[2]
Appearance
The South African small-spotted genet is identified by the white tip on its tail, dark feet and dark chin.[2]
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