Aquatic genet

The aquatic genet's long and dense fur is dark chestnut red without spots or bands. The head is pale fuscous brown with white spots on the sides of the muzzle, and above and below the eyes, which are framed with a narrow black ring. The ears are almost naked inside, edged with long whitish hairs and blackish outside. The bushy tail is black with pale brownish underfur. The soles of its feet are naked. These characteristics differ strikingly from those of other genet species. Two adult males measured from in head and body length with a long tail. One male weighed , and a female . ==Distribution and habitat==

Aquatic genets have only been recorded in rainforest east of the Congo River and in the Tshopo District at elevations from . They have not been recorded with certainty from Uganda. ==Ecology and behavior==

Aquatic genets are thought to be solitary and crepuscular. They primarily feed on freshwater fish, including catfish, barbels, squeakers, carps, and also crustaceans. They possibly detect the movements of the fish with their whiskers, or attract the fish by patting the surface of the water with their whiskers. To date, nothing else is known about their gestation, reproduction and development of offspring. ==Threats==

It is unclear whether there are any major threats to aquatic genets. They are caught in snare traps set up by Pygmy people in the Ituri Forest. == Conservation ==

In 1979, the aquatic genet has been given full protection by the Congolese government. It is assumed to be present in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve. ==References==