Hector s Dolphin vs undulate ray

Cephalorhynchus hectori compared with Raja undulata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hector s Dolphin	undulate ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Rajidae
Genus	Cephalorhynchus	Raja
Species	Cephalorhynchus hectori	Raja undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

Hector s Dolphin and undulate ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hector s Dolphin

EN — Endangered

undulate ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hector s Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

undulate ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Belgium. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.