Lesser devilray vs Eckschwanzsperber

Mobula kuhlii compared with Accipiter striatus

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Eckschwanzsperber is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Eckschwanzsperber
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Aves (Vögel)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)	Accipitriformes (Greifvögel)
Family	Myliobatidae	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Mobula	Accipiter
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Accipiter striatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Eckschwanzsperber

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Eckschwanzsperber

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

Eckschwanzsperber

Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.