Dusky Dolphin vs Serotine

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Eptesicus serotinus

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while Serotine is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Eptesicus
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Eptesicus serotinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Dolphin and Serotine share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Serotine

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Dolphin	Serotine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Serotine

Serotine (Eptesicus serotinus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.