Lesser devilray vs Patagonian Akodont

Mobula kuhlii compared with Akodon iniscatus

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Patagonian Akodont is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Patagonian Akodont
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	Akodon
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Akodon iniscatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Patagonian Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Patagonian Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Patagonian Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.