Hector s Dolphin vs Aguara Guazu

Cephalorhynchus hectori compared with Chrysocyon brachyurus

Key Differences

• Hector s Dolphin is Endangered while Aguara Guazu is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hector s Dolphin	Aguara Guazu
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Cephalorhynchus	Chrysocyon
Species	Cephalorhynchus hectori	Chrysocyon brachyurus

Evolutionary Relationship

Hector s Dolphin and Aguara Guazu share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Hector s Dolphin

EN — Endangered

Aguara Guazu

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hector s Dolphin	Aguara Guazu
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hector s Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Aguara Guazu

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.