Guiana Dolphin vs Patagonian mara

Sotalia guianensis compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Guiana Dolphin is Data Deficient while Patagonian mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guiana Dolphin	Patagonian mara
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)	Caviidae
Genus	Sotalia	Dolichotis
Species	Sotalia guianensis	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

Guiana Dolphin and Patagonian mara share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Guiana Dolphin

DD — Data Deficient

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guiana Dolphin	Patagonian mara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guiana Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Patagonian mara

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.