Lesser devilray vs Fransenfledermaus

Mobula kuhlii compared with Myotis nattereri

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Fransenfledermaus is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Fransenfledermaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)
Family	Myliobatidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Mobula	Myotis
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Myotis nattereri

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Fransenfledermaus

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Fransenfledermaus

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes 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 Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.