Bakra vs Dusky Dolphin

Gymnura altavela compared with Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Key Differences

• Bakra is Endangered while Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bakra	Dusky Dolphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order	Myliobatiformes (لخمة بهشية)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Gymnuridae	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Gymnura	Lagenorhynchus
Species	Gymnura altavela	Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Evolutionary Relationship

Bakra and Dusky Dolphin share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (حبليات)

Conservation Status

Bakra

EN — Endangered

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bakra	Dusky Dolphin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bakra

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bakra

The Butterfly ray (Gymnura altavela) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.