Dusky Dolphin vs Seram Swiftlet

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Aerodramus ceramensis

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while Seram Swiftlet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Seram Swiftlet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Apodidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Aerodramus
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Aerodramus ceramensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Seram Swiftlet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Dolphin	Seram Swiftlet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Seram Swiftlet

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.