Australian humpback dolphin vs
Sousa sahulensis compared with Sphingomonas jaspsi
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) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) |
| Family | Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins) | Sphingomonadaceae |
| Genus | Sousa | Sphingomonas |
| Species | Sousa sahulensis | Sphingomonas jaspsi |
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.
Sphingomonas jaspsi is a Gram-negative, yellow-pigmented aerobic rod producing xanthomonadin-related pigments in its outer membrane. It has been isolated from terrestrial and aquatic environments and is characterized by its sphingolipid-containing cell membrane. This aerobic chemoheterotroph degrades various organic substrates in soil and water environments.
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