Common blowfly vs Indian Ocean humpback dolphin

Calliphora grahami compared with Sousa plumbea

Key Differences

• Common blowfly is Least Concern while Indian Ocean humpback dolphin is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common blowfly	Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Diptera (Diptera)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Calliphoridae	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Calliphora	Sousa
Species	Calliphora grahami	Sousa plumbea

Evolutionary Relationship

Common blowfly and Indian Ocean humpback dolphin share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Common blowfly

LC — Least Concern

Indian Ocean humpback dolphin

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common blowfly	Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common blowfly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Indian Ocean humpback dolphin

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Greece. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Common blowfly

The common blowfly (<em>Calliphora grahami</em>) is a fly species found across the United States, typically inhabiting all terrestrial and freshwater environments. As a member of the family Calliphoridae, this species often plays an important ecological role as a decomposer and pollinator across its range. The common blowfly is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating a stable population with no immediate threat of extinction. Its diet includes decaying organic matter, making it a significant contributor to nutrient cycling in its native habitats. The species is commonly associated with a wide variety of terrestrial ecosystems, from open grasslands to forested areas, and is often found near human settlements. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.