[6] 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.

[4] Aquatic genets have only been recorded in rainforest east of the Congo River and in the Tshopo District at elevations from 460 to 1,500 m (1,510 to 4,920 ft).

[2][3] Based on past records, their range is predicted to be limited to closed evergreen lowland and submontane forests in the Congo Basin.

They primarily feed on freshwater fish, including catfish, barbels, squeakers, carps, and also crustaceans.