Lesser devilray vs Neotropical otter

Mobula kuhlii compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Myliobatidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Mobula	Lontra
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.