Beira vs Lesser devilray

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Beira is Vulnerable while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beira	Lesser devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Myliobatidae
Genus	Dorcatragus	Mobula
Species	Dorcatragus megalotis	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser devilray

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.