Amazonian Nectomys vs Lesser devilray

Nectomys rattus compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Amazonian Nectomys is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonian Nectomys	Lesser devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Myliobatidae
Genus	Nectomys	Mobula
Species	Nectomys rattus	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Nectomys and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amazonian Nectomys	Lesser devilray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonian Nectomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Lesser devilray

Amazonian Nectomys

The Amazonian Nectomys (Nectomys rattus) is a species in the genus Nectomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.