Commerson s Dolphin vs

Cephalorhynchus commersonii compared with Dyadobacter jiangsuensis

Key Differences

• Commerson s Dolphin is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Commerson s Dolphin
Kingdom	Animalia (动物界)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Bacteroidota (拟杆菌门)
Class	Mammalia (哺乳動物)	Bacteroidia (擬桿菌綱)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Cytophagales (噬纤维菌目)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Spirosomaceae
Genus	Cephalorhynchus	Dyadobacter
Species	Cephalorhynchus commersonii	Dyadobacter jiangsuensis

Conservation Status

Commerson s Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Commerson s Dolphin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Commerson s Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Commerson s Dolphin

<em>Cephalorhynchus commersonii</em>, commonly known as Commerson's Dolphin, is a small cetacean in the family Delphinidae. This species is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List and is notable for its striking black-and-white coloration, which makes it one of the most visually distinctive dolphin species. Commerson's Dolphins typically inhabit coastal and nearshore marine environments of the Southern Hemisphere, particularly around the Falkland Islands, the southern tip of South America, and a geographically isolated population near the Kerguelen Islands in the Indian Ocean. These dolphins are highly social animals, often observed in small groups engaging in acrobatic behaviors near the surface. They typically feed on fish, squid, and crustaceans, often hunting cooperatively in shallow waters and kelp beds. Their average lifespan is approximately 18 years, and they are known for their fast, energetic swimming. Commerson's Dolphins are sometimes caught as bycatch in fishing nets, posing a localized conservation concern despite their overall Least Concern status.

江苏双孢杆菌（Dyadobacter jiangsuensis）是细胞形菌科中一种革兰氏阴性橙色素菌，最初从中国江苏省土壤样品中分离得到。该菌为需氧、杆状、不运动的细菌，能够降解其所处土壤环境中的多糖。双孢杆菌属归属于细菌域拟杆菌门，广泛分布于陆地和淡水生境。