Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Lesser devilray

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Lesser devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Myliobatidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Mobula
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Lesser devilray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Lesser devilray