Spitzenfleck vs Dusky Dolphin

Libellula fulva compared with Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Key Differences

• Spitzenfleck is Endangered while Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Spitzenfleck	Dusky Dolphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Odonata (Libellen)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Libellulidae	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Libellula	Lagenorhynchus
Species	Libellula fulva	Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Evolutionary Relationship

Spitzenfleck and Dusky Dolphin share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Spitzenfleck

EN — Endangered

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Spitzenfleck

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spitzenfleck

Blue Chaser (Libellula fulva) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.