Irrawaddy dolphin vs Potto

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Perodicticus potto

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Potto is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Potto
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Lorisidae
Genus	Orcaella	Perodicticus
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Perodicticus potto

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Potto

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Potto

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.