Lesser devilray vs Ornate Cuscus

Mobula kuhlii compared with Phalanger ornatus

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Ornate Cuscus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Ornate Cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Myliobatidae	Phalangeridae
Genus	Mobula	Phalanger
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Phalanger ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Ornate Cuscus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Ornate Cuscus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Ornate Cuscus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.