Lesser devilray vs Wa'al

Mobula kuhlii compared with Capra nubiana

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Wa'al is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Wa'al
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order	Myliobatiformes (لخمة بهشية)	Artiodactyla (مزدوجات الأصابع)
Family	Myliobatidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Mobula	Capra
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Capra nubiana

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Wa'al

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Wa'al
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Wa'al

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.