Fossa vs Hausa Genet
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Fossa
0.8 m
Human
1.75 m
Hausa Genet
0.2 m
| Fossa | Hausa Genet | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.5–8.6 kg | 1.4–2.2 kg |
| Length | 70–80 cm | 38–50 cm |
| Height | – | 15–20 cm |
| Top Speed | – | 40 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–20 yrs | 8–13 yrs |
| Gestation | 90 days | 70 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 1–4 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Cathemeral | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Resident |
| Habitat | Forest, Rainforest, Woodland | Savanna, Grassland, Woodland, Forest |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Family | Eupleridae | Viverridae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |