Alpensalamander vs Dusky Dolphin

Salamandra atra compared with Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpensalamander	Dusky Dolphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Salamandridae	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Salamandra	Lagenorhynchus
Species	Salamandra atra	Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpensalamander and Dusky Dolphin share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Alpensalamander

LC — Least Concern

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpensalamander	Dusky Dolphin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpensalamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Belgium.

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alpensalamander

The Alpine Salamander (Salamandra atra) is a species in the genus Salamandra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Found in Belgium.