Fraser's dolphin vs Surf Scoter

Lagenodelphis hosei compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Fraser's dolphin is Least Concern while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fraser's dolphin	Surf Scoter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Anatidae
Genus	Lagenodelphis	Melanitta
Species	Lagenodelphis hosei	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fraser's dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fraser's dolphin	Surf Scoter
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).

Surf Scoter

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway