Dusky Dolphin vs spotted ray

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Raja montagui

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while spotted ray is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	spotted 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 montagui

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

spotted ray

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

spotted ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.