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Devil fish

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 (животные)
Phylum
Chordata (хордовые)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (хвостоколообразные)
Family
Myliobatidae
Genus
Mobula
Species
Mobula mobular (Devil fish)

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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манта
Mobula birostris
Endangered
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Atlantic devil ray
Mobula hypostoma
Endangered
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Bentfin devil ray
Mobula thurstoni
Endangered
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Chilean devil ray
Mobula tarapacana
Endangered
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Alfred manta
Mobula alfredi
Vulnerable
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Devilray
Mobula japanica
Not Evaluated
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Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula eregoodoo
Endangered
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Lesser devilray
Mobula kuhlii
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Devil fish?
The scientific name of Devil fish is Mobula mobular. It belongs to the genus Mobula.
What is the conservation status of Devil fish?
Devil fish (Mobula mobular) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Devil fish live?
Devil fish 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 Devil fish belong to?
Devil fish (Mobula mobular) belongs to the genus Mobula, which is part of the taxonomic family Myliobatidae.
Is Devil fish endangered?
Yes, Devil fish (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 Devil fish belong to?
Devil fish (Mobula mobular) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of Devil fish?
The closest relatives of Devil fish in the genus Mobula include манта, Atlantic devil ray, Bentfin devil ray, Chilean devil ray, Munk's devil ray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Mobula — 10 Species

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манта
Mobula birostris
EN 🐾
Atlantic devil ray
Mobula hypostoma
EN 🐾
Bentfin devil ray
Mobula thurstoni
EN 🐾
Chilean devil ray
Mobula tarapacana
EN 🐾
Munk's devil ray
Mobula munkiana
VU 🐾
Devilray
Mobula japanica
NE 🐾
Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula eregoodoo
EN 🐾
Lesser devilray
Mobula kuhlii
EN 🐾
Alfred manta
Mobula alfredi
VU
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Devil fish
Mobula mobular
EN
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