Dusky Dolphin vs Eastern Newt

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Notophthalmus viridescens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Eastern Newt
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Salamandridae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Notophthalmus
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Notophthalmus viridescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Dolphin and Eastern Newt share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Eastern Newt

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Dolphin	Eastern Newt
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Eastern Newt

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in United States.