Leightons linsang vs Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray

Poiana leightoni compared with Mobula eregoodoo

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Viverridae	Myliobatidae
Genus	Poiana	Mobula
Species	Poiana leightoni	Mobula eregoodoo

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray