Fierce Orbweaver vs Japanese Weasel

Araneus saevus compared with Mustela itatsi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fierce Orbweaver	Japanese Weasel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Arachnida (Arachnids)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Araneae (Araneae)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Araneidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Araneus	Mustela
Species	Araneus saevus	Mustela itatsi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fierce Orbweaver

NT — Near Threatened

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fierce Orbweaver	Japanese Weasel
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.

Japanese Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Japan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.