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Lesser devilray

Mobula kuhlii

Endangered

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

French Petit diable
Thai Krabane rhu-ngon-sun

Similar Species in Mobula

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Chupa sangre
Mobula thurstoni
Endangered
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Diablo
Mobula hypostoma
Endangered
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Diablo gigante de Guinea
Mobula tarapacana
Endangered
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Diabolo manta
Mobula munkiana
Vulnerable
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Manta
Mobula mobular
Endangered
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Manta
Mobula birostris
Endangered
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Manta arpón
Mobula japanica
Not Evaluated
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Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula eregoodoo
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser devilray?
The scientific name of Lesser devilray is Mobula kuhlii. It belongs to the genus Mobula.
What is the conservation status of Lesser devilray?
Lesser devilray (Mobula kuhlii) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Lesser devilray belong to?
Lesser devilray (Mobula kuhlii) belongs to the genus Mobula, which is part of the taxonomic family Myliobatidae.
Is Lesser devilray endangered?
Yes, Lesser devilray (Mobula kuhlii) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Lesser devilray belong to?
Lesser devilray (Mobula kuhlii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Lesser devilray?
The closest relatives of Lesser devilray in the genus Mobula include Chupa sangre, Diablo, Diablo gigante de Guinea, Diabolo manta, Manta.

Genus Mobula — 10 Species

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Chupa sangre
Mobula thurstoni
EN 🐾
Diablo
Mobula hypostoma
EN 🐾
Diablo gigante de Guinea
Mobula tarapacana
EN 🐾
Diabolo manta
Mobula munkiana
VU 🐾
Manta
Mobula birostris
EN 🐾
Manta
Mobula mobular
EN 🐾
Manta arpón
Mobula japanica
NE
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Lesser devilray
Mobula kuhlii
EN
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Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula eregoodoo
EN 🐾
Alfred manta
Mobula alfredi
VU
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