Dusky Dolphin vs Electric ray

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Tetronarce californica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Torpedinidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Tetronarce
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Tetronarce californica

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Electric ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Dolphin	Electric ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Electric ray