Dall sheep vs Urial
Both belong to the genus Ovis, so they are close relatives.
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What is the difference between a dall sheep and a urial?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- Both belong to the genus Ovis, so they are close relatives.
- The dall sheep is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List; the urial is Vulnerable.
Side by side
| Dall sheep | Urial | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Ovis dalli | Ovis vignei |
| Family | Bovidae | Bovidae |
| Order | Artiodactyla | Artiodactyla |
| Weight | 55.7 kg – 119 kg | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 20 years | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
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