Dusky Akodont vs Lesser devilray

Akodon dayi compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	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	Akodon	Mobula
Species	Akodon dayi	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Lesser devilray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser devilray