Hourglass Dolphin vs Speckled ray

Lagenorhynchus cruciger compared with Raja polystigma

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hourglass Dolphin	Speckled ray
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	Raja
Species	Lagenorhynchus cruciger	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Hourglass Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hourglass Dolphin	Speckled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hourglass Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Speckled ray