Dusky Dolphin vs Pacific Baza

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Aviceda subcristata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Pacific Baza
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Aviceda
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Aviceda subcristata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Pacific Baza

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pacific Baza

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.