Algerian Spreadwing vs Irrawaddy dolphin

Lestes numidicus compared with Orcaella brevirostris

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Irrawaddy dolphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Lestidae	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Lestes	Orcaella
Species	Lestes numidicus	Orcaella brevirostris

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Irrawaddy dolphin share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Irrawaddy dolphin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Algerian Spreadwing

The Algerian Spreadwing (Lestes numidicus) is a species in the genus Lestes. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.