Bentfin devil ray vs Lesser devilray
Mobula thurstoni compared with Mobula kuhlii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bentfin devil ray | Lesser devilray |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Elasmobranchii | Elasmobranchii |
| Order same | Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes) | Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes) |
| Family same | Myliobatidae | Myliobatidae |
| Genus same | Mobula | Mobula |
| Species | Mobula thurstoni | Mobula kuhlii |
Evolutionary Relationship
Bentfin devil ray and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mobula.
Conservation Status
Bentfin devil ray
EN — EndangeredLesser devilray
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bentfin devil ray | Lesser devilray |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bentfin devil ray
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.
Distributed across Chile and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Lesser devilray
Bentfin devil ray
The Bentfin devil ray (Mobula thurstoni) is a species in the genus Mobula. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.
Lesser devilray
No description available.
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