Lesser devilray vs MacConnell's Oryzomys

Mobula kuhlii compared with Euryoryzomys macconnelli

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while MacConnell's Oryzomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	MacConnell's Oryzomys
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	Euryoryzomys
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Euryoryzomys macconnelli

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser devilray and MacConnell's Oryzomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

MacConnell's Oryzomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	MacConnell's Oryzomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

MacConnell's Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.