Delfín tonina vs Lesser devilray
Tursiops truncatus compared with Mobula kuhlii
Key Differences
- Delfín tonina is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Delfín tonina | Lesser devilray |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (cordados) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Elasmobranchii |
| Order | Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) | Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes) |
| Family | Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins) | Myliobatidae |
| Genus | Tursiops (Bottlenose Dolphins) | Mobula |
| Species | Tursiops truncatus | Mobula kuhlii |
Evolutionary Relationship
Delfín tonina and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)
Conservation Status
Delfín tonina
LC — Least ConcernPopulation: ~600.0K
Trend: Stable →
Lesser devilray
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Delfín tonina | Lesser devilray |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 45 years | — |
| Average Length | 3.0 m | — |
| Average Weight | 300.0 kg | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Delfín tonina
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).
Lesser devilray
Delfín tonina
La especie de delfín más estudiada y reconocida, los delfines mulares habitan océanos cálidos y templados de todo el mundo, desde las aguas costeras poco profundas hasta el mar abierto. Altamente inteligentes con grandes cerebros en relación con el tamaño corporal, demuestran autoreconocimiento, comunicación compleja y aprendizaje social. Viven en sociedades fluidas de fisión-fusión y cooperan para arrear peces. Una especie indicadora clave de la salud del ecosistema marino.
Lesser devilray
No description available.
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