Hourglass Dolphin vs Pickerel Frog

Lagenorhynchus cruciger compared with Lithobates palustris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hourglass Dolphin	Pickerel Frog
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)	Ranidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Lithobates
Species	Lagenorhynchus cruciger	Lithobates palustris

Evolutionary Relationship

Hourglass Dolphin and Pickerel Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hourglass Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Pickerel Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hourglass Dolphin	Pickerel Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hourglass Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pickerel Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.