Lesser devilray vs Maned sloth

Mobula kuhlii compared with Bradypus torquatus

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Maned sloth is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Maned sloth
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters)
Family	Myliobatidae	Bradypodidae (Three-toed Sloths)
Genus	Mobula	Bradypus (Three-toed Sloths)
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Bradypus torquatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Maned sloth

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Maned sloth
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Maned sloth

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.