Hector-Delphin vs Spotted Spreadwing

Cephalorhynchus hectori compared with Lestes congener

Key Differences

• Hector-Delphin is Endangered while Spotted Spreadwing is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hector-Delphin	Spotted Spreadwing
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Insecta (Insekten)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Odonata (Libellen)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Lestidae
Genus	Cephalorhynchus	Lestes
Species	Cephalorhynchus hectori	Lestes congener

Evolutionary Relationship

Hector-Delphin and Spotted Spreadwing share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Hector-Delphin

EN — Endangered

Spotted Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hector-Delphin	Spotted Spreadwing
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hector-Delphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.