Arktischer Rochen vs brittlestar

Amblyraja hyperborea compared with Amphiura filiformis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arktischer Rochen brittlestar
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum Chordata (Chordatiere) Echinodermata (Stachelhäuter)
Class Elasmobranchii Ophiuroidea (Schlangensterne)
Order Rajiformes (Rajiformes) Amphilepidida (Amphilepidida)
Family Rajidae Amphiuridae
Genus Amblyraja Amphiura
Species Amblyraja hyperborea Amphiura filiformis

Evolutionary Relationship

Arktischer Rochen and brittlestar share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Arktischer Rochen

LC — Least Concern

brittlestar

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arktischer Rochen brittlestar
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arktischer Rochen

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Norway.

brittlestar

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Arktischer Rochen

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

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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