Fierce Orbweaver vs Pampas fox

Araneus saevus compared with Lycalopex gymnocercus

Key Differences

• Fierce Orbweaver is Near Threatened while Pampas fox is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fierce Orbweaver	Pampas fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Arachnida (Arachnids)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Araneae (Araneae)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Araneidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Araneus	Lycalopex
Species	Araneus saevus	Lycalopex gymnocercus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fierce Orbweaver

NT — Near Threatened

Pampas fox

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fierce Orbweaver	Pampas fox
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.

Pampas fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.