Dusky melanomys vs Munk's devil ray

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Mobula munkiana

Key Differences

• Dusky melanomys is Least Concern while Munk's devil ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Munk's devil ray
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	Melanomys	Mobula
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Mobula munkiana

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky melanomys and Munk's devil ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Munk's devil ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Munk's devil ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Munk's devil ray