Besra vs Lesser devilray

Accipiter virgatus compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

  • Besra is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Besra Lesser devilray
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Aves (Birds) Elasmobranchii
Order Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles) Myliobatidae
Genus Accipiter Mobula
Species Accipiter virgatus Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Besra

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Besra Lesser devilray
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Besra

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

Lesser devilray

Besra

The Besra (Accipiter virgatus) is a species in the genus Accipiter. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Lesser devilray

No description available.

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