Atlantischer Teufelsrochen vs Otter, Fischotter

Mobula mobular compared with Lutra lutra

Key Differences

• Atlantischer Teufelsrochen is Endangered while Otter, Fischotter is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atlantischer Teufelsrochen	Otter, Fischotter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Myliobatidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Mobula	Lutra (Otters)
Species	Mobula mobular	Lutra lutra

Evolutionary Relationship

Atlantischer Teufelsrochen and Otter, Fischotter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Atlantischer Teufelsrochen

EN — Endangered

Otter, Fischotter

VU — Vulnerable

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atlantischer Teufelsrochen	Otter, Fischotter
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	10 years
Average Length	—	1.0 m
Average Weight	—	10.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atlantischer Teufelsrochen

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Otter, Fischotter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Otter, Fischotter

Sleek semi-aquatic mustelid found along clean rivers, streams, and coastlines across Europe and Asia. European otters can reach 1.3 meters in length and are highly skilled fish hunters, using sensitive whiskers to detect prey movements. Requiring unpolluted water with abundant fish, they are an indicator species for freshwater ecosystem health. Once nearly extinct in Western Europe from hunting and pollution, populations have recovered significantly following water quality improvements.