Fraser's dolphin vs Aka-ginzame

Lagenodelphis hosei compared with Hydrolagus mitsukurii

Key Differences

• Fraser's dolphin is Least Concern while Aka-ginzame is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fraser's dolphin	Aka-ginzame
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class	Mammalia (哺乳類)	Holocephali (全頭亜綱)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Chimaeriformes (ギンザメ目)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Chimaeridae
Genus	Lagenodelphis	Hydrolagus
Species	Lagenodelphis hosei	Hydrolagus mitsukurii

Evolutionary Relationship

Fraser's dolphin and Aka-ginzame share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索動物)

Conservation Status

Fraser's dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Aka-ginzame

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fraser's dolphin	Aka-ginzame
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fraser's dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Portugal), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

Aka-ginzame

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan