Dusky Dolphin vs

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Raphidiopsis mediterranea

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Cyanobacteriia
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Cyanobacteriales
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Nostocaceae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Raphidiopsis
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Raphidiopsis mediterranea

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

Found across Europe (6 countries).