Diable de mer vs Least Philippine Apomys

Mobula mobular compared with Apomys musculus

Key Differences

• Diable de mer is Endangered while Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diable de mer	Least Philippine Apomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Myliobatidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Mobula	Apomys
Species	Mobula mobular	Apomys musculus

Evolutionary Relationship

Diable de mer and Least Philippine Apomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Diable de mer

EN — Endangered

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diable de mer	Least Philippine Apomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diable de mer

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.

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.