The Black and White markings of the Small-Spotted Genet are more pronounced and lack a rusty undertone. Its size is marginally less than that of the Large-Spotted Genet. The Large-Spotted Genet's tail is black-tipped, whereas this one has a white tip. From the head to the tail, the body color is more of a dirty white with black patches scattered throughout.

A crest of erectile long black hairs runs over the spine. The face beneath the eyes has noticeable white patches, which are less noticeable around the mouth and on the forehead. Their claws are retractable. Long tails with black and white rings surround them.

The primary foods consumed by the Small-Spotted Genet are insects and small animals. There have been reports of them feeding on bats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, millipedes, centipedes, and scorpions. In comparison to the Large Spotted Genet, it seems to consume less fruit.

Every year, there are two or three litters of young generated. The gestation phase lasts for seventy-seven days. The young don't open their eyes or ears for five to eighteen days. During the first month, canines emerge. Young continue to suckle for several months, only moving on to solid foods after a few weeks.

Despite their name and similarity to cats, these little predators are not considered cats in the traditional meaning of the word. Despite having partially retractable claws, they are small, omnivorous animals that are excellent climbers; they are members of the viverrid family. Although they are not members of the Felidae family, Civet and Genet cats are killed for their meat as well as their fur.