Henslow Peaclam vs Irrawaddy dolphin

Euglesa henslowana compared with Orcaella brevirostris

Key Differences

• Henslow Peaclam is Least Concern while Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Henslow Peaclam	Irrawaddy dolphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Mollusca (Mollusks)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Bivalvia (Bivalvia)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Sphaeriida (Sphaeriida)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Sphaeriidae	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Euglesa	Orcaella
Species	Euglesa henslowana	Orcaella brevirostris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Henslow Peaclam

LC — Least Concern

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Henslow Peaclam	Irrawaddy dolphin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Henslow Peaclam

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark and United States.

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.