Hourglass Dolphin vs marreca-parda

Lagenorhynchus cruciger compared with Anas georgica

Key Differences

• Hourglass Dolphin is Least Concern while marreca-parda is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hourglass Dolphin	marreca-parda
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Aves (ave)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Anatidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Anas
Species	Lagenorhynchus cruciger	Anas georgica

Evolutionary Relationship

Hourglass Dolphin and marreca-parda share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Hourglass Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

marreca-parda

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hourglass Dolphin	marreca-parda
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hourglass Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

marreca-parda

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

marreca-parda

O marreco-de-bico-amarelo (Anas georgica) está classificado como Em Perigo (EN) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Com alto risco de extinção na natureza, com declínio populacional significativo e ameaças contínuas à sua sobrevivência.