Lesser devilray vs Papuan Abeomelomys

Mobula kuhlii compared with Abeomelomys sevia

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Papuan Abeomelomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Papuan Abeomelomys
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	Abeomelomys
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Abeomelomys sevia

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Papuan Abeomelomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Papuan Abeomelomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Papuan Abeomelomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.