Hourglass Dolphin vs

Lagenorhynchus cruciger compared with Merismodes anomala

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Hourglass Dolphin
Kingdom Animalia (Tier) Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum Chordata (Chordatiere) Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class Mammalia (Säugetiere) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins) Niaceae
Genus Lagenorhynchus Merismodes
Species Lagenorhynchus cruciger Merismodes anomala

Conservation Status

Hourglass Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Hourglass Dolphin
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hourglass Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Hourglass Dolphin

No description available.

No description available.

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