brittlestar vs

Amphiura filiformis compared with Suillus collinitus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank brittlestar
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Echinodermata (Echinoderms) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Ophiuroidea (Ophiuroidea) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Amphilepidida (Amphilepidida) Boletales (Boletales)
Family Amphiuridae Suillaceae
Genus Amphiura Suillus
Species Amphiura filiformis Suillus collinitus

Conservation Status

brittlestar

LC — Least Concern

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute brittlestar
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

brittlestar

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

brittlestar

The Brittlestar (Amphiura filiformis) is a species in the genus Amphiura. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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