How many species are there in the Prionodon genus?
Q: How many species are there in the Prionodon genus?
A: There are two species in the Prionodon genus: the banded linsang and the spotted linsang.
Q: Where are Asiatic linsangs native to?
A: Asiatic linsangs are native to southeast Asia.
Q: What did DNA analysis on 29 species show about the Prionodon genus?
A: DNA analysis showed that Prionodon was the sister-group of the Felidae family.
Q: What family are Asiatic linsangs put in?
A: Asiatic linsangs are put in a family of their own, the Prionodontidae.
Q: Are African linsangs closely related to Prionodon?
A: No, African linsangs are not closely related to Prionodon, although they look similar and live a similar life.
Q: What kind of carnivores are Asiatic linsangs?
A: Asiatic linsangs are small cat-like carnivores adapted to catching small prey among the trees of a tropical forest.
Q: What is the relationship between Prionodon and the Felidae family?
A: Prionodon is basal to the Feliformia and a sister taxon of the Felidae.
