Leightons linsang vs Marbled Orbweaver

Poiana leightoni compared with Araneus marmoreus

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Marbled Orbweaver is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Marbled Orbweaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Arachnida (Arachnids)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Araneae (Araneae)
Family	Viverridae	Araneidae
Genus	Poiana	Araneus
Species	Poiana leightoni	Araneus marmoreus

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and Marbled Orbweaver share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Marbled Orbweaver

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Marbled Orbweaver
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Marbled Orbweaver

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).