Broad-footed Mole vs Lesser devilray

Scapanus latimanus compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

  • Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole Lesser devilray
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class Mammalia (Säugetiere) Elasmobranchii
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)
Family Talpidae Myliobatidae
Genus Scapanus Mobula
Species Scapanus latimanus Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Mole Lesser devilray
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser devilray

Broad-footed Mole

The Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species in the genus Scapanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser devilray

No description available.

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