Dusky Dolphin vs

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Lepra multipuncta

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Pertusariaceae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Lepra
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Lepra multipuncta

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.