Australian humpback dolphin vs Hairy-nosed otter

Sousa sahulensis compared with Lutra sumatrana

Key Differences

  • Australian humpback dolphin is Vulnerable while Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Australian humpback dolphin Hairy-nosed otter
Kingdom same Animalia (동물) Animalia (동물)
Phylum same Chordata (척삭동물) Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same Mammalia (포유류) Mammalia (포유류)
Order Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) Carnivora (식육목)
Family Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins) Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Sousa Lutra (Otters)
Species Sousa sahulensis Lutra sumatrana

Evolutionary Relationship

Australian humpback dolphin and Hairy-nosed otter share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (포유류)

Conservation Status

Australian humpback dolphin

VU — Vulnerable

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Australian humpback dolphin Hairy-nosed otter
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Australian humpback dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Australian humpback dolphin

The Australian humpback dolphin (Sousa sahulensis) is a species in the genus Sousa. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hairy-nosed otter

No description available.

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