Lesser devilray vs Markhor

Mobula kuhlii compared with Capra falconeri

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Markhor is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Markhor
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Artiodactyla (Artiodátilos)
Family	Myliobatidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Mobula	Capra
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Capra falconeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser devilray and Markhor share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Markhor

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Markhor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Markhor

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.