Dusky Dolphin vs

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Sphingomonas lacus

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Sphingomonadaceae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Sphingomonas
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Sphingomonas lacus

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 Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Sphingomonas lacus is a Gram-negative, yellow-pigmented aerobic rod first isolated from lake water, as its species name indicates. It inhabits freshwater lacustrine environments including lakes and ponds of temperate regions. This aerobic chemoheterotroph decomposes dissolved organic matter and aromatic compounds in freshwater habitats.