Dusky Dolphin vs Silver Teal

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Spatula versicolor

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Silver Teal
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Anatidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Spatula
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Spatula versicolor

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Silver Teal

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Dolphin	Silver Teal
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Silver Teal

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium and Norway.