Hourglass Dolphin vs Kodkod

Lagenorhynchus cruciger compared with Leopardus guigna

Key Differences

• Hourglass Dolphin is Least Concern while Kodkod is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hourglass Dolphin	Kodkod
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Leopardus
Species	Lagenorhynchus cruciger	Leopardus guigna

Evolutionary Relationship

Hourglass Dolphin and Kodkod share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Hourglass Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Kodkod

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hourglass Dolphin	Kodkod
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hourglass Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Kodkod

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.