Dusky Dolphin vs Japanese Weasel

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Mustela itatsi

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Japanese Weasel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Mustela
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Mustela itatsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Dolphin and Japanese Weasel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Dolphin	Japanese Weasel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Japanese Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Japan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.