Hudson s Thomaomys vs Lesser devilray

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	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	Thomasomys	Mobula
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Lesser devilray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hudson s Thomaomys

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