Atlantic devil ray vs Delfin Kabir
Mobula hypostoma compared with Tursiops truncatus
Key Differences
- Atlantic devil ray is Endangered while Delfin Kabir is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Atlantic devil ray | Delfin Kabir |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (حيوانات) | Animalia (حيوانات) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (حبليات) | Chordata (حبليات) |
| Class | Elasmobranchii | Mammalia (ثدييات) |
| Order | Myliobatiformes (لخمة بهشية) | Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) |
| Family | Myliobatidae | Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins) |
| Genus | Mobula | Tursiops (Bottlenose Dolphins) |
| Species | Mobula hypostoma | Tursiops truncatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Atlantic devil ray and Delfin Kabir share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (حبليات)
Conservation Status
Atlantic devil ray
EN — EndangeredDelfin Kabir
LC — Least ConcernPopulation: ~600.0K
Trend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Atlantic devil ray | Delfin Kabir |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Carnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 45 years |
| Average Length | — | 3.0 m |
| Average Weight | — | 300.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Atlantic devil ray
Delfin Kabir
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).
Atlantic devil ray
The Atlantic devil ray (Mobula hypostoma) is a species in the genus Mobula. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Delfin Kabir
The most studied and recognized dolphin species, bottlenose dolphins inhabit warm and temperate oceans worldwide, from coastal shallows to the open sea. Highly intelligent with large brains relative to body size, they demonstrate self-recognition, complex communication, and social learning. They live in fluid fission-fusion societies and cooperate to herd fish. A keystone indicator species for marine ecosystem health.
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