Lesser devilray vs Podolsk Blind Mole Rat

Mobula kuhlii compared with Spalax zemni

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Podolsk Blind Mole Rat is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Podolsk Blind Mole Rat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Myliobatidae	Spalacidae
Genus	Mobula	Spalax
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Spalax zemni

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser devilray and Podolsk Blind Mole Rat share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Podolsk Blind Mole Rat

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Podolsk Blind Mole Rat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Podolsk Blind Mole Rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.