Lesser devilray vs Tilki

Mobula kuhlii compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Tilki is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Tilki
Kingdom same	Animalia (hayvan)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Kordalılar)	Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (memeliler)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Carnivora (etçiller)
Family	Myliobatidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Mobula	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Tilki

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Tilki
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Tilki

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

Tilki

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.