Lesser devilray vs Malagasy civet

Mobula kuhlii compared with Fossa fossana

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Malagasy civet is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Malagasy civet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Myliobatidae	Eupleridae
Genus	Mobula	Fossa
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Fossa fossana

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Malagasy civet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Malagasy civet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.