Japanischer Rochen vs Iltis, Waldiltis

Mobula japanica compared with Mustela putorius

Key Differences

• Japanischer Rochen is Not Evaluated while Iltis, Waldiltis is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanischer Rochen	Iltis, Waldiltis
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	Mustela
Species	Mobula japanica	Mustela putorius

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanischer Rochen and Iltis, Waldiltis share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Japanischer Rochen

NE — Not Evaluated

Iltis, Waldiltis

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanischer Rochen	Iltis, Waldiltis
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Japanischer Rochen

Habitat

Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.

Iltis, Waldiltis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Iltis, Waldiltis

European polecat (Mustela putorius) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.