Lesser devilray vs Candelillo

Mobula kuhlii compared with Mazama bricenii

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Candelillo is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Candelillo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Artiodactyla (artiodáctilos)
Family	Myliobatidae	Cervidae (Deer)
Genus	Mobula	Mazama
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Mazama bricenii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Candelillo

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Candelillo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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