Chilean devil ray vs Fraser's dolphin
Mobula tarapacana compared with Lagenodelphis hosei
Key Differences
- Chilean devil ray is Endangered while Fraser's dolphin is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Chilean devil ray | Fraser's dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Elasmobranchii | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes) | Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) |
| Family | Myliobatidae | Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins) |
| Genus | Mobula | Lagenodelphis |
| Species | Mobula tarapacana | Lagenodelphis hosei |
Evolutionary Relationship
Chilean devil ray and Fraser's dolphin share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
Chilean devil ray
EN — EndangeredFraser's dolphin
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Chilean devil ray | Fraser's dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Chilean 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, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Fraser's dolphin
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Portugal), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).
Chilean devil ray
The Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana) 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.
Fraser's dolphin
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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