Dusky Dolphin vs Lesser devilray

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Lesser devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Myliobatidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Mobula
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser devilray