Irrawaddy dolphin vs Narrow-headed Vole

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Microtus gregalis

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Narrow-headed 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	Orcaella	Microtus
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Microtus gregalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Irrawaddy dolphin and Narrow-headed Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Narrow-headed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.