Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Lesser devilray

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina 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 fernandinae	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Lesser devilray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Lesser devilray