Hourglass Dolphin vs Plateau Toad

Lagenorhynchus cruciger compared with Anaxyrus compactilis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hourglass Dolphin	Plateau 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	Lagenorhynchus	Anaxyrus
Species	Lagenorhynchus cruciger	Anaxyrus compactilis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Hourglass Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Plateau Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hourglass Dolphin	Plateau Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hourglass Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Plateau Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.