brittlestar vs Lagos-rubber
Amphiura filiformis compared with Funtumia africana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | brittlestar | Lagos-rubber |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Echinodermata (Stachelhäuter) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Ophiuroidea (Schlangensterne) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Amphilepidida (Amphilepidida) | Gentianales (Enzianartige) |
| Family | Amphiuridae | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Amphiura | Funtumia |
| Species | Amphiura filiformis | Funtumia africana |
Conservation Status
brittlestar
LC — Least ConcernLagos-rubber
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | brittlestar | Lagos-rubber |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Lagos-rubber
Habitat
Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.
Range
Distributed across Angola, Guinea, and India.
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.
Lagos-rubber
No description available.
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