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The article presents the study on whether Iberian genets present sexual dimorphism and if it varies with geographical location, as well as determines if there are size and weight variations between males and females. The Iberian genets present differences between sexes and follows the Bergman's rule of being bigger and heavier in colder and northern regions. Morphometric differences were also detected, while sexual dimorphism indexes were maintained without variability. The Iberian gents also complied with Rensch's rule with greater variation seen in male size. It has also adapted to local environmental conditions.