koala vs Lesser devilray
Phascolarctos cinereus compared with Mobula kuhlii
Key Differences
- koala is Vulnerable while Lesser devilray is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | koala | Lesser devilray |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (動物) | Animalia (動物) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (脊索動物) | Chordata (脊索動物) |
| Class | Mammalia (哺乳類) | Elasmobranchii |
| Order | Diprotodontia (カンガルー目) | Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目) |
| Family | Phascolarctidae (Koalas) | Myliobatidae |
| Genus | Phascolarctos (Koalas) | Mobula |
| Species | Phascolarctos cinereus | Mobula kuhlii |
Evolutionary Relationship
koala and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索動物)
Conservation Status
koala
VU — VulnerablePopulation: ~100.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Lesser devilray
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | koala | Lesser devilray |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 15 years | — |
| Average Length | 75 cm | — |
| Average Weight | 10.0 kg | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
koala
Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.
Found in Australia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Lesser devilray
koala
オーストラリア東部・南東部を代表する有袋類で、体重は最大15kgに達し、低カロリーのユーカリの葉食から得るエネルギーを節約するために1日最大22時間を睡眠に費やす。他の哺乳類の多くを死に至らしめる有毒なユーカリ成分を処理するために高度に特化しており、解毒に特別に適応した腸内微生物叢を持つ。クラミジア感染症、生息地の伐採、気候変動により個体数が激減し、2022年に絶滅危惧種に指定された。
Lesser devilray
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