Irrawaddy dolphin vs kiang

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Equus kiang

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while kiang is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	kiang
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Equidae (Horses & Zebras)
Genus	Orcaella	Equus (Horses & Zebras)
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Equus kiang

Evolutionary Relationship

Irrawaddy dolphin and kiang share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

kiang

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	kiang
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

kiang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.