Lesser devilray vs Rotfuchs

Mobula kuhlii compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Rotfuchs is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Rotfuchs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Myliobatidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Mobula	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Rotfuchs
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Rotfuchs

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

Rotfuchs

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.