Dusky Dolphin vs Spotted Salamander

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Ambystoma
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Dolphin	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in United States.