Atlantic devil ray vs Galapagos Oryzomys

Mobula hypostoma compared with Aegialomys galapagoensis

Key Differences

• Atlantic devil ray is Endangered while Galapagos Oryzomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atlantic devil ray	Galapagos Oryzomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Myliobatidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Mobula	Aegialomys
Species	Mobula hypostoma	Aegialomys galapagoensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Atlantic devil ray and Galapagos Oryzomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Atlantic devil ray

EN — Endangered

Galapagos Oryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atlantic devil ray	Galapagos Oryzomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atlantic devil ray

Galapagos Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

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.