Lagénorhynque Sombre vs Fernandez's Sword-nosed Bat

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Lonchorhina fernandezi

Key Differences

• Lagénorhynque Sombre is Least Concern while Fernandez's Sword-nosed Bat is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lagénorhynque Sombre	Fernandez's Sword-nosed Bat
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Phyllostomidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Lonchorhina
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Lonchorhina fernandezi

Evolutionary Relationship

Lagénorhynque Sombre and Fernandez's Sword-nosed Bat share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Lagénorhynque Sombre

LC — Least Concern

Fernandez's Sword-nosed Bat

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lagénorhynque Sombre	Fernandez's Sword-nosed Bat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lagénorhynque Sombre

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fernandez's Sword-nosed Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.