Dusky Dolphin vs Perrin’s Beaked Whale

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Mesoplodon perrini

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while Perrin’s Beaked Whale is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Mammalia (포유류)	Mammalia (포유류)
Order same	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Hyperoodontidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Mesoplodon
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Mesoplodon perrini

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Dolphin and Perrin’s Beaked Whale share a common ancestor at the Order level: Cetacea. (Whales & Dolphins)

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Perrin’s Beaked Whale

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Dolphin	Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Perrin’s Beaked Whale

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.