Bridge Roller vs brittlestar

Ancylis uncella compared with Amphiura filiformis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bridge Roller brittlestar
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum Arthropoda (arthropodes) Echinodermata (Echinoderms)
Class Insecta (insecte) Ophiuroidea (Ophiuroidea)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Amphilepidida (Amphilepidida)
Family Tortricidae Amphiuridae
Genus Ancylis Amphiura
Species Ancylis uncella Amphiura filiformis

Evolutionary Relationship

Bridge Roller and brittlestar share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (animal)

Conservation Status

Bridge Roller

LC — Least Concern

brittlestar

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bridge Roller brittlestar
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bridge Roller

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

brittlestar

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Bridge Roller

The Bridge Roller (Ancylis uncella) 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.

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 3 countries:

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