Devilray vs Perrin’s Beaked Whale

Mobula japanica compared with Mesoplodon perrini

Key Differences

• Devilray is Not Evaluated while Perrin’s Beaked Whale is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Devilray	Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Myliobatidae	Hyperoodontidae
Genus	Mobula	Mesoplodon
Species	Mobula japanica	Mesoplodon perrini

Evolutionary Relationship

Devilray and Perrin’s Beaked Whale share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Devilray

NE — Not Evaluated

Perrin’s Beaked Whale

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Devilray	Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Devilray

Habitat

Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.

Perrin’s Beaked Whale

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.