Dusky Dolphin vs

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Prorocentrum redfieldii

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Myzozoa (Myzozoa)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Dinophyceae (Dinophyceae)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Prorocentrales (Prorocentrales)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Prorocentraceae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Prorocentrum
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Prorocentrum redfieldii

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

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 Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Prorocentrum redfieldii is a dinoflagellate in the family Prorocentraceae, characterized by its flattened, oval cell body with two large thecal plates. It is a photosynthetic protist found in marine and estuarine waters, contributing to coastal phytoplankton communities. Named in honor of oceanographer Alfred Redfield, it may form dense blooms under eutrophic conditions.