Dusky Dolphin vs Noctule

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Nyctalus noctula

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while Noctule is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Noctule
Kingdom same	Animalia (สัตว์)	Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum same	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class same	Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)	Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Chiroptera (ค้างคาว)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Nyctalus
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Nyctalus noctula

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Dolphin and Noctule share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Dolphin	Noctule
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Noctule

Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.