Hector s Dolphin

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)

Genus

Cephalorhynchus

Species

Cephalorhynchus hectori (Hector s Dolphin)

Names in Other Languages

German Hector-Delphin

Similar Species in Cephalorhynchus

Chilean Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus eutropia

Near Threatened

Commerson s Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus commersonii

Least Concern

Haviside s Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus heavisidii

Near Threatened

View all species in Cephalorhynchus →

Explore More

ki…

สัตว์

Kingdom

ph…

สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง

Phylum

cl…

สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม

Class

or…

Whales & Dolphins

Order

fa…

Oceanic Dolphins

Family

ge…

Cephalorhynchus

Genus

Compare Species

vs Chilean Dolphin vs Commerson s Dolphin vs Haviside s Dolphin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hector s Dolphin?

The scientific name of Hector s Dolphin is Cephalorhynchus hectori. It belongs to the genus Cephalorhynchus.

What is the conservation status of Hector s Dolphin?

Hector s Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Hector s Dolphin belong to?

Hector s Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) belongs to the genus Cephalorhynchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.

Is Hector s Dolphin endangered?

Yes, Hector s Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Hector s Dolphin belong to?

Hector s Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Hector s Dolphin?

The closest relatives of Hector s Dolphin in the genus Cephalorhynchus include Chilean Dolphin, Commerson s Dolphin, Haviside s Dolphin.