Guianan Rhipidomys vs Lesser devilray

Rhipidomys nitela compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Guianan Rhipidomys is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guianan Rhipidomys	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	Rhipidomys	Mobula
Species	Rhipidomys nitela	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Guianan Rhipidomys

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guianan Rhipidomys	Lesser devilray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guianan Rhipidomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Lesser devilray