vs Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
Altererythrobacter ishigakiensis compared with Sousa plumbea
Key Differences
- is Not Evaluated while Indian Ocean humpback dolphin is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Indian Ocean humpback dolphin | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) | Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) |
| Family | Erythrobacteraceae | Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins) |
| Genus | Altererythrobacter | Sousa |
| Species | Altererythrobacter ishigakiensis | Sousa plumbea |
Conservation Status
Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Indian Ocean humpback dolphin | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Greece. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Altererythrobacter ishigakiensis is a Gram-negative, aerobic bacterium isolated from the Ishigaki Islands of Japan, belonging to the family Erythrobacteraceae. It inhabits marine coastal and possibly soil environments in tropical island settings. Like other Altererythrobacter species, it produces carotenoid pigments and may play roles in carbon cycling in subtropical marine ecosystems.
Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
No description available.
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