Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin vs False Parasol

Sousa teuszii compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

  • Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin is Critically Endangered while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin False Parasol
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins) Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus Sousa Chlorophyllum
Species Sousa teuszii Chlorophyllum molybdites

Conservation Status

Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin

CR — Critically Endangered

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin False Parasol
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

False Parasol

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin

The Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin (Sousa teuszii) is a species in the genus Sousa. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

False Parasol

No description available.

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