Dusky arion vs Hector s Dolphin

Arion subfuscus compared with Cephalorhynchus hectori

Key Differences

• Dusky arion is Data Deficient while Hector s Dolphin is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky arion	Hector s Dolphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Mollusca (Mollusks)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Arionidae	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Arion	Cephalorhynchus
Species	Arion subfuscus	Cephalorhynchus hectori

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky arion and Hector s Dolphin share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dusky arion

DD — Data Deficient

Hector s Dolphin

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky arion	Hector s Dolphin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky arion

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Hector s Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.