VUVulnerable
Crested Genet
Genetta cristata
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in VIVERRIDAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
Why is Crested Genet classified as Vulnerable?
Crested Genet is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Crested Genet live?
Crested Genet occurs in Cameroon, Congo - Brazzaville, Gabon, and Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Crested Genet?
The main threats to Crested Genet are 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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