Hector s Dolphin vs western toad

Cephalorhynchus hectori compared with Anaxyrus boreas

Key Differences

• Hector s Dolphin is Endangered while western toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hector s Dolphin	western toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Bufonidae
Genus	Cephalorhynchus	Anaxyrus
Species	Cephalorhynchus hectori	Anaxyrus boreas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Hector s Dolphin

EN — Endangered

western toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hector s Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

western toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico.