Dusky Dolphin vs Finspot ray

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Raja cervigoni

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while Finspot ray is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Finspot ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Rajidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Raja
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Raja cervigoni

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Finspot ray

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Finspot ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela.