Dachs vs Lesser devilray

Meles meles compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Dachs is Vulnerable while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dachs	Lesser devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Myliobatidae
Genus	Meles	Mobula
Species	Meles meles	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dachs

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dachs	Lesser devilray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dachs

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

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

Lesser devilray

Dachs

Eurasian badger (Meles meles) 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.