brittlestar vs mato-de-oreção
Amphiura filiformis compared with Hamelia patens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | brittlestar | mato-de-oreção |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (plantas) |
| Phylum | Echinodermata (Equinoderme) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Ophiuroidea (Ophiuroidea) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Amphilepidida (Amphilepidida) | Gentianales (Gentianales) |
| Family | Amphiuridae | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Amphiura | Hamelia |
| Species | Amphiura filiformis | Hamelia patens |
Conservation Status
brittlestar
LC — Least Concernmato-de-oreção
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | brittlestar | mato-de-oreção |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
brittlestar
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
mato-de-oreção
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
mato-de-oreção
No description available.
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