Lesser devilray vs Patagonian Weasel

Mobula kuhlii compared with Lyncodon patagonicus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Patagonian Weasel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Myliobatidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Mobula	Lyncodon
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Lyncodon patagonicus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Patagonian Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.