Lesser devilray vs Nubian Ibex

Mobula kuhlii compared with Capra nubiana

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Nubian Ibex is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Nubian Ibex
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Myliobatidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Mobula	Capra
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Capra nubiana

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Nubian Ibex

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Nubian Ibex
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Nubian Ibex

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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