Dusky Dolphin vs pine vole

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Cricetidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Microtus
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Dolphin and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Dolphin	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.