Lesser devilray vs Maned wolf

Mobula kuhlii compared with Chrysocyon brachyurus

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Maned wolf is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Maned wolf
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Myliobatidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Mobula	Chrysocyon
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Chrysocyon brachyurus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Maned wolf

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Maned wolf

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.