Lesser devilray vs North China Zokor

Mobula kuhlii compared with Myospalax psilurus

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while North China Zokor is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	North China Zokor
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Myliobatidae	Spalacidae
Genus	Mobula	Myospalax
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Myospalax psilurus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser devilray and North China Zokor share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

North China Zokor

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	North China Zokor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

North China Zokor

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.