Aosuji tobiei vs Lesser devilray

Aetomylaeus nichofii compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

  • Aosuji tobiei is Vulnerable while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Aosuji tobiei Lesser devilray
Kingdom same Animalia (動物) Animalia (動物)
Phylum same Chordata (脊索動物) Chordata (脊索動物)
Class same Elasmobranchii Elasmobranchii
Order same Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目) Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)
Family same Myliobatidae Myliobatidae
Genus Aetomylaeus Mobula
Species Aetomylaeus nichofii Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

Aosuji tobiei and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Family level: Myliobatidae.

Conservation Status

Aosuji tobiei

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Aosuji tobiei Lesser devilray
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aosuji tobiei

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Lesser devilray

Aosuji tobiei

The Banded eagle ray (Aetomylaeus nichofii) is a species in the genus Aetomylaeus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Lesser devilray

No description available.

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