Hourglass Dolphin vs Skilletskate

Lagenorhynchus cruciger compared with Dactylobatus armatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hourglass Dolphin	Skilletskate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Rajidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Dactylobatus
Species	Lagenorhynchus cruciger	Dactylobatus armatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Hourglass Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Skilletskate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hourglass Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Skilletskate

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela.