Hector-Delphin vs Reiherente

Cephalorhynchus hectori compared with Aythya fuligula

Key Differences

• Hector-Delphin is Endangered while Reiherente is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hector-Delphin	Reiherente
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Aves (Vögel)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Anseriformes (Gänsevögel)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Anatidae
Genus	Cephalorhynchus	Aythya
Species	Cephalorhynchus hectori	Aythya fuligula

Evolutionary Relationship

Hector-Delphin and Reiherente share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Hector-Delphin

EN — Endangered

Reiherente

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hector-Delphin	Reiherente
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hector-Delphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reiherente

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Reiherente

Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.