Fierce Orbweaver vs Paradox Vole

Araneus saevus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Fierce Orbweaver is Near Threatened while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fierce Orbweaver	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Arachnida (Arachnids)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Araneae (Araneae)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Araneidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Araneus	Microtus
Species	Araneus saevus	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fierce Orbweaver

NT — Near Threatened

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fierce Orbweaver	Paradox Vole
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.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.