Fierce Orbweaver vs Gambian Mongoose

Araneus saevus compared with Mungos gambianus

Key Differences

• Fierce Orbweaver is Near Threatened while Gambian Mongoose is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fierce Orbweaver	Gambian Mongoose
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Arachnida (Arachnids)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Araneae (Araneae)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Araneidae	Herpestidae
Genus	Araneus	Mungos
Species	Araneus saevus	Mungos gambianus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fierce Orbweaver

NT — Near Threatened

Gambian Mongoose

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fierce Orbweaver	Gambian Mongoose
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.

Gambian Mongoose

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.