Australian humpback dolphin vs
Sousa sahulensis compared with Sphingobacterium zeae
Key Differences
- Australian humpback dolphin is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Australian humpback dolphin | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia) |
| Order | Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) | Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales) |
| Family | Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins) | Sphingobacteriaceae |
| Genus | Sousa | Sphingobacterium |
| Species | Sousa sahulensis | Sphingobacterium zeae |
Conservation Status
Australian humpback dolphin
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Australian humpback dolphin | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Australian humpback dolphin
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
Australian humpback dolphin
The Australian humpback dolphin (Sousa sahulensis) is a species in the genus Sousa. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Sphingobacterium zeae is a Gram-negative, yellow-pigmented rod first isolated from corn plants, as its species name implies. It inhabits the phyllosphere and rhizosphere of maize and related crops. This aerobic chemoheterotroph degrades plant-derived organic matter and may play roles in plant-associated microbiome functions.
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