Marbled Orbweaver vs Patagonian Weasel

Araneus marmoreus compared with Lyncodon patagonicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Marbled Orbweaver	Patagonian 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	Lyncodon
Species	Araneus marmoreus	Lyncodon patagonicus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Marbled Orbweaver

LC — Least Concern

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Marbled Orbweaver	Patagonian Weasel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Marbled Orbweaver

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

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

Patagonian Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.