Hourglass Dolphin vs Pygmy Falcon

Lagenorhynchus cruciger compared with Polihierax semitorquatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hourglass Dolphin	Pygmy Falcon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Falconiformes (Falconiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Falconidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Polihierax
Species	Lagenorhynchus cruciger	Polihierax semitorquatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Hourglass Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Pygmy Falcon

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hourglass Dolphin	Pygmy Falcon
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hourglass Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pygmy Falcon

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.