Australian shovelnose ray vs Lesser devilray

Aptychotrema rostrata compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Australian shovelnose ray is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Australian shovelnose ray	Lesser devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rhinopristiformes (Rhinopristiformes)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Rhinobatidae	Myliobatidae
Genus	Aptychotrema	Mobula
Species	Aptychotrema rostrata	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

Australian shovelnose ray and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Class level: Elasmobranchii.

Conservation Status

Australian shovelnose ray

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Australian shovelnose ray	Lesser devilray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Australian shovelnose ray

The Australian shovelnose ray (Aptychotrema rostrata) is a species in the genus Aptychotrema. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Aptychotrema rostrata contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystems.