Fraser's dolphin vs Rough ray

Lagenodelphis hosei compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Fraser's dolphin is Least Concern while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fraser's dolphin	Rough 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	Lagenodelphis	Raja
Species	Lagenodelphis hosei	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fraser's dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fraser's dolphin	Rough 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).

Rough ray