What is another word for Genus Cryptoprocta?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs kɹˈɪptəpɹˌɒktə] (IPA) 
Genus Cryptoprocta is a taxonomic classification used to categorize certain species of Madagascar carnivorans. This genus is primarily represented by two species - the fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) and the Cryptoprocta spelea (Malagasy giant jumping rat). Talking about the synonyms of this genus, there are a few names that have been used interchangeably to refer to these species. These include the "Malagasy civet", "fosa", "fanaloka", "Malagasy giant jumping rat", and simply "Madagascar carnivore". While these names may not be exactly synonymous, they all refer to the same kind of animals that share certain common characteristics and traits.
