Kellerspinne vs Wiesen-Schwertlilie
Amaurobius ferox compared with Iris spuria
Key Differences
- Kellerspinne is Least Concern while Wiesen-Schwertlilie is Vulnerable.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Kellerspinne | Wiesen-Schwertlilie |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Tier) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class | Arachnida (Spinnentiere) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order | Araneae (Webspinnen) | Mantodea (Fangschrecken) |
| Family | Amaurobiidae | Eremiaphilidae |
| Genus | Amaurobius | Iris |
| Species | Amaurobius ferox | Iris spuria |
Evolutionary Relationship
Kellerspinne and Wiesen-Schwertlilie share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Arthropoda. (Gliederfüßer)
Conservation Status
Kellerspinne
LC — Least ConcernWiesen-Schwertlilie
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Kellerspinne | Wiesen-Schwertlilie |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Kellerspinne
Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.
Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, and United States.
Wiesen-Schwertlilie
Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Kellerspinne
The Black Laceweaver (Amaurobius ferox) is a species in the genus Amaurobius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.
Wiesen-Schwertlilie
The Blue Iris (Iris spuria) is a species in the genus Iris. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia