Irrawaddy dolphin vs Malagasy civet

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Fossa fossana

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Malagasy civet is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Malagasy civet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Eupleridae
Genus	Orcaella	Fossa
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Fossa fossana

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Malagasy civet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Malagasy civet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.