Manta vs Lesser devilray

Mobula mobular compared with Mobula kuhlii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Manta	Lesser devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family same	Myliobatidae	Myliobatidae
Genus same	Mobula	Mobula
Species	Mobula mobular	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

Manta and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mobula.

Conservation Status

Manta

EN — Endangered

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Manta

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Lesser devilray