Hourglass Dolphin vs satin wave

Lagenorhynchus cruciger compared with Idaea subsericeata

Key Differences

• Hourglass Dolphin is Least Concern while satin wave is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hourglass Dolphin	satin wave
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Geometridae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Idaea
Species	Lagenorhynchus cruciger	Idaea subsericeata

Evolutionary Relationship

Hourglass Dolphin and satin wave share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Hourglass Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

satin wave

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hourglass Dolphin	satin wave
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hourglass Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

satin wave

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden.