Fraser's dolphin vs marbled electric ray

Lagenodelphis hosei compared with Torpedo marmorata

Key Differences

• Fraser's dolphin is Least Concern while marbled electric ray is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fraser's dolphin	marbled electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Torpedinidae
Genus	Lagenodelphis	Torpedo
Species	Lagenodelphis hosei	Torpedo marmorata

Evolutionary Relationship

Fraser's dolphin and marbled electric ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Fraser's dolphin

LC — Least Concern

marbled electric ray

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fraser's dolphin	marbled electric ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fraser's dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Portugal), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

marbled electric ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway