Guiana Dolphin vs Nagelrochen

Sotalia guianensis compared with Raja clavata

Key Differences

• Guiana Dolphin is Data Deficient while Nagelrochen is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guiana Dolphin	Nagelrochen
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Rajidae
Genus	Sotalia	Raja
Species	Sotalia guianensis	Raja clavata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Guiana Dolphin

DD — Data Deficient

Nagelrochen

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guiana Dolphin	Nagelrochen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guiana Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Nagelrochen

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.