Dusky Dolphin vs

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin
Kingdom	Animalia (hayvan)	Fungi (mantar)
Phylum	Chordata (Kordalılar)	Ascomycota (Asklı mantarlar)
Class	Mammalia (memeliler)	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Orbiliaceae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Orbilia
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Orbilia comma is a minute discomycete fungus producing tiny, translucent to pale yellowish cup-shaped fruiting bodies on decaying wood and plant debris in humid forest settings. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous fungi that play a role in decomposing organic material on the forest floor. Near Threatened, its status reflects sensitivity to woodland management changes and habitat loss.