Kaffernbüffel vs Lesser devilray

Syncerus caffer compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

  • Kaffernbüffel is Near Threatened while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Kaffernbüffel Lesser devilray
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class Mammalia (Säugetiere) Elasmobranchii
Order Artiodactyla (Paarhufer) Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Myliobatidae
Genus Syncerus Mobula
Species Syncerus caffer Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

Kaffernbüffel and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Kaffernbüffel

NT — Near Threatened

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Kaffernbüffel Lesser devilray
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kaffernbüffel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser devilray

Kaffernbüffel

The African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is a species in the genus Syncerus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser devilray

No description available.

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