🌿Native Nature

African Civet

Civettictis civetta

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Viverridae ›Genus: Civettictis

About

The African civet (/ˈsɪvɪt/; Civettictis civetta) is the largest representative of the African Viverridae and the sole member of its genus. It is considered common and widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Civet?
The scientific name of African Civet is Civettictis civetta.
What is the conservation status of African Civet?
The African Civet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does African Civet belong to?
African Civet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African Civet belong to?
African Civet belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does African Civet belong to?
African Civet belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does African Civet belong to?
African Civet belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does African Civet belong to?
African Civet belongs to the family Viverridae.
What genus does African Civet belong to?
African Civet belongs to the genus Civettictis.