Lesser devilray vs Munk's devil ray

Mobula kuhlii compared with Mobula munkiana

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Munk's devil ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Munk's devil ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family same	Myliobatidae	Myliobatidae
Genus same	Mobula	Mobula
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Mobula munkiana

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser devilray and Munk's devil ray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mobula.

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Munk's devil ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Munk's devil ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
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Average Weight	—	—