Photo of a large spotted genet Genetta Tigrina
Predator Conservation Trust: Large Spotted Genet information
Large Spotted Genet
Scientific name:
Genetta Tigrina
Afrikaans name:
Rooikolmuskejaatkat
Swahili name:
Kanu
DESCRIPTION
The Genet is a small cat-like creature. Their bodies are long and
slender. They have short legs and long tails. They stand around
18-25cm in height at the shoulder and have a body length of 80-110cm plus a tail
length of 40-50cm. Their faces are characterised by their fairly long
snouts. Their coat is spotted and they have alternating dark and light
rings around their tails. The large spotted Genet has a dark tip to its
tail (whereas the small spotted genet or common genet, has a light tip to its
tail.
|
