Lesser devilray vs Neumann s Arvicanthis

Mobula kuhlii compared with Arvicanthis neumanni

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Neumann s Arvicanthis is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Neumann s Arvicanthis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Myliobatidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Mobula	Arvicanthis
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Arvicanthis neumanni

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser devilray and Neumann s Arvicanthis share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Neumann s Arvicanthis

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Neumann s Arvicanthis
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Neumann s Arvicanthis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.