Lesser devilray vs Molina's hog-nosed skunk

Mobula kuhlii compared with Conepatus chinga

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Molina's hog-nosed skunk is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Molina's hog-nosed skunk
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Myliobatidae	Mephitidae
Genus	Mobula	Conepatus
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Conepatus chinga

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser devilray and Molina's hog-nosed skunk share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Molina's hog-nosed skunk

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Molina's hog-nosed skunk
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Molina's hog-nosed skunk

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.