Bilberry Roller vs Multispine skate

Ancylis myrtillana compared with Bathyraja multispinis

Key Differences

• Bilberry Roller is Least Concern while Multispine skate is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bilberry Roller	Multispine skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Tortricidae	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Ancylis	Bathyraja
Species	Ancylis myrtillana	Bathyraja multispinis

Evolutionary Relationship

Bilberry Roller and Multispine skate share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bilberry Roller

LC — Least Concern

Multispine skate

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bilberry Roller	Multispine skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bilberry Roller

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Multispine skate

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Chile. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Bilberry Roller

The Bilberry Roller (Ancylis myrtillana) is a species in the genus Ancylis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.