Hector-Schnabelwal vs Nördlicher Glattdelphin

Mesoplodon hectori compared with Lissodelphis borealis

Key Differences

• Hector-Schnabelwal is Data Deficient while Nördlicher Glattdelphin is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hector-Schnabelwal	Nördlicher Glattdelphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Hyperoodontidae	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Mesoplodon	Lissodelphis
Species	Mesoplodon hectori	Lissodelphis borealis

Evolutionary Relationship

Hector-Schnabelwal and Nördlicher Glattdelphin share a common ancestor at the Order level: Cetacea. (Whales & Dolphins)

Conservation Status

Hector-Schnabelwal

DD — Data Deficient

Nördlicher Glattdelphin

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hector-Schnabelwal	Nördlicher Glattdelphin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hector-Schnabelwal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Nördlicher Glattdelphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.