Lesser devilray vs Patagonian mara

Mobula kuhlii compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Patagonian mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Patagonian mara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Myliobatidae	Caviidae
Genus	Mobula	Dolichotis
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Patagonian mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.