Lesser devilray vs Paracou Neacomys

Mobula kuhlii compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Paracou Neacomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Myliobatidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Mobula	Neacomys
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Neacomys paracou

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Paracou Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.