Tırtak vs Dusky Dolphin

Delphinus delphis compared with Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Tırtak	Dusky Dolphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (hayvan)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Kordalılar)	Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class same	Mammalia (memeliler)	Mammalia (memeliler)
Order same	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family same	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Delphinus	Lagenorhynchus
Species	Delphinus delphis	Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Evolutionary Relationship

Tırtak and Dusky Dolphin share a common ancestor at the Family level: Delphinidae. (Oceanic Dolphins)

Conservation Status

Tırtak

LC — Least Concern

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Tırtak

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tırtak

Atlantic Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.