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Diable de mer

Mobula mobular

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family
Myliobatidae
Genus
Mobula
Species
Mobula mobular (Diable de mer)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Manta
French Diable de mer
German Atlantischer Teufelsrochen
Portuguese Diabo-do-mar
Arabic شيطان البحر العملاق
Turkish Kulaklı folya

Similar Species in Mobula

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Diable de mer
Mobula birostris
Endangered
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Diable de mer chilien
Mobula tarapacana
Endangered
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Diable de mer japonais
Mobula japanica
Not Evaluated
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Diable géant
Mobula hypostoma
Endangered
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Mante de Munk
Mobula munkiana
Vulnerable
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Mante vampire
Mobula thurstoni
Endangered
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Petit diable
Mobula kuhlii
Endangered
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Alfred manta
Mobula alfredi
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Diable de mer?
The scientific name of Diable de mer is Mobula mobular. It belongs to the genus Mobula.
What is the conservation status of Diable de mer?
Diable de mer (Mobula mobular) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Diable de mer live?
Diable de mer is found in Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Portugal.
What family does Diable de mer belong to?
Diable de mer (Mobula mobular) belongs to the genus Mobula, which is part of the taxonomic family Myliobatidae.
Is Diable de mer endangered?
Yes, Diable de mer (Mobula mobular) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Diable de mer belong to?
Diable de mer (Mobula mobular) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Diable de mer?
The closest relatives of Diable de mer in the genus Mobula include Diable de mer, Diable de mer chilien, Diable de mer japonais, Diable géant, Mante de Munk.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Mobula — 10 Species

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Diable de mer
Mobula mobular
EN
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Diable de mer
Mobula birostris
EN 🐾
Diable de mer chilien
Mobula tarapacana
EN 🐾
Diable de mer japonais
Mobula japanica
NE 🐾
Diable géant
Mobula hypostoma
EN 🐾
Mante de Munk
Mobula munkiana
VU 🐾
Mante vampire
Mobula thurstoni
EN 🐾
Petit diable
Mobula kuhlii
EN 🐾
Alfred manta
Mobula alfredi
VU 🐾
Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula eregoodoo
EN
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