Dusky Dolphin vs Rough ray

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Rough ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Rajidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Raja
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rough ray