Akume vs Guiana Dolphin

Guibourtia pellegriniana compared with Sotalia guianensis

Key Differences

  • Akume is Endangered while Guiana Dolphin is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Akume Guiana Dolphin
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Fabales (Legumes & Allies) Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family Fabaceae Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus Guibourtia Sotalia
Species Guibourtia pellegriniana Sotalia guianensis

Conservation Status

Akume

EN — Endangered

Guiana Dolphin

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Akume Guiana Dolphin
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Akume

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Guiana Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Akume

The Akume (Guibourtia pellegriniana) is a species in the genus Guibourtia. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Guiana Dolphin

No description available.

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