Guiana Dolphin vs Reed Vole

Sotalia guianensis compared with Microtus fortis

Key Differences

• Guiana Dolphin is Data Deficient while Reed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guiana Dolphin	Reed 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	Sotalia	Microtus
Species	Sotalia guianensis	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Guiana Dolphin

DD — Data Deficient

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guiana Dolphin	Reed Vole
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.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.