Lesser devilray vs Neblina Uacari

Mobula kuhlii compared with Cacajao hosomi

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Neblina Uacari is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Neblina Uacari
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Myliobatidae	Pitheciidae
Genus	Mobula	Cacajao
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Cacajao hosomi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Neblina Uacari

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Neblina Uacari
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Neblina Uacari

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.