vs Perrin’s Beaked Whale

Lysobacter concretionis compared with Mesoplodon perrini

Key Differences

• is Not Evaluated while Perrin’s Beaked Whale is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Kingdom	Bacteria (Bacteria)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Xanthomonadaceae	Hyperoodontidae
Genus	Lysobacter	Mesoplodon
Species	Lysobacter concretionis	Mesoplodon perrini

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

Perrin’s Beaked Whale

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Perrin’s Beaked Whale

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lysobacter concretionis is a gliding, Gram-negative bacterium notable for its production of lytic enzymes capable of degrading other microorganisms. It has been isolated from soil and sediment environments with high organic content. This predatory bacterium feeds by lysing other bacteria and fungi, releasing their cellular contents.