Devilray vs Munk's devil ray

Mobula japanica compared with Mobula munkiana

Key Differences

  • Devilray is Not Evaluated while Munk's devil ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Devilray Munk's devil ray
Kingdom same Animalia (动物界) Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same Chordata (脊索动物门) Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same Elasmobranchii Elasmobranchii
Order same Myliobatiformes (鱝目) Myliobatiformes (鱝目)
Family same Myliobatidae Myliobatidae
Genus same Mobula Mobula
Species Mobula japanica Mobula munkiana

Evolutionary Relationship

Devilray and Munk's devil ray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mobula.

Conservation Status

Devilray

NE — Not Evaluated

Munk's devil ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Devilray Munk's devil ray
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Devilray

Habitat

Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.

Munk's devil ray

Devilray

No description available.

Munk's devil ray

No description available.

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