Lesser devilray vs Noctule

Mobula kuhlii compared with Nyctalus noctula

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Noctule is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Noctule
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order	Myliobatiformes (لخمة بهشية)	Chiroptera (خفاشيات)
Family	Myliobatidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Mobula	Nyctalus
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Nyctalus noctula

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser devilray and Noctule share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (حبليات)

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Noctule
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Noctule

Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.