Lesser devilray vs Long-nosed Scolomys

Mobula kuhlii compared with Scolomys ucayalensis

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Long-nosed Scolomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Long-nosed Scolomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Myliobatidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Mobula	Scolomys
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Scolomys ucayalensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser devilray and Long-nosed Scolomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Long-nosed Scolomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Long-nosed Scolomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Long-nosed Scolomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.