Hector s Dolphin vs

Cephalorhynchus hectori compared with Lepra multipuncta

Key Differences

• Hector s Dolphin is Endangered while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hector s Dolphin
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Pertusariaceae
Genus	Cephalorhynchus	Lepra
Species	Cephalorhynchus hectori	Lepra multipuncta

Conservation Status

Hector s Dolphin

EN — Endangered

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hector s Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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