Genetta genetta; Common Genet

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Genetta genetta; Common Genet

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Genetta genetta
Common Genet

Photographer: Philip Perry

ID: 0000 0000 1119 1589 (2019-11-18)

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date of photo May 19, 2019

latitude 37.60060 longitude -8.20200 View on Google Maps.

location Private Nature Reserve near Aldeia Nova da Favela, Baixo Alentejo, Portugal (Portugal)

family Viverridae

order Carnivora

class Mammalia

habitat Track through Iberian Holm Oak open woodland

notes A melanistic Common Genet. Though completely black the flanks still show visible dark spots. Black Common Genets have very rarely been seen. This photograph shows the arrangement of the pads on the underside of the Genet's front paw very nicely as it is held towards the camera.

camera Reconyx HF2 PRO WHITE Trail Camera ;

contributor's ID # RCNX0024

photo category: Animal - Mammal

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common names Common Genet (photographer)

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Using this photo The thumbnail photo (128x192 pixels) on this page may be freely used for personal or academic purposes without prior permission under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law as long as the photo is clearly credited with © 2019 Philip Perry. For other uses, or if you have questions, contact Philip Perry lince@portugalwildlife.com.

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