Fierce Orbweaver vs Fossa

Araneus saevus compared with Cryptoprocta ferox

Key Differences

• Fierce Orbweaver is Near Threatened while Fossa is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fierce Orbweaver	Fossa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Arachnida (Arachnids)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Araneae (Araneae)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Araneidae	Eupleridae
Genus	Araneus	Cryptoprocta
Species	Araneus saevus	Cryptoprocta ferox

Evolutionary Relationship

Fierce Orbweaver and Fossa share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Fierce Orbweaver

NT — Near Threatened

Fossa

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fierce Orbweaver	Fossa
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fierce Orbweaver

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Distributed across Canada, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Fossa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.