Hector s Dolphin vs Topillo Mediterráneo

Cephalorhynchus hectori compared with Microtus duodecimcostatus

Key Differences

• Hector s Dolphin is Endangered while Topillo Mediterráneo is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hector s Dolphin	Topillo Mediterráneo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Cricetidae
Genus	Cephalorhynchus	Microtus
Species	Cephalorhynchus hectori	Microtus duodecimcostatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Hector s Dolphin

EN — Endangered

Topillo Mediterráneo

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hector s Dolphin	Topillo Mediterráneo
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hector s Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Topillo Mediterráneo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.