California sea lion vs Lesser devilray

Zalophus californianus compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• California sea lion is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California sea lion	Lesser devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Otariidae	Myliobatidae
Genus	Zalophus	Mobula
Species	Zalophus californianus	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

California sea lion

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California sea lion	Lesser devilray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California sea lion

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser devilray

California sea lion

The California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is a species in the genus Zalophus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.