Antillean Spreadwing vs Fraser's dolphin
Lestes spumarius compared with Lagenodelphis hosei
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Antillean Spreadwing | Fraser's dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) |
| Family | Lestidae | Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins) |
| Genus | Lestes | Lagenodelphis |
| Species | Lestes spumarius | Lagenodelphis hosei |
Evolutionary Relationship
Antillean Spreadwing and Fraser's dolphin share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Antillean Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernFraser's dolphin
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Antillean Spreadwing | Fraser's dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Antillean Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Fraser's dolphin
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Portugal), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).
Antillean Spreadwing
The Antillean Spreadwing (Lestes spumarius) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Fraser's dolphin
No description available.
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