Irrawaddy dolphin vs Lesser Black Coucal

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Centropus bernsteini

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Lesser Black Coucal is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Lesser Black Coucal
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Cuculidae
Genus	Orcaella	Centropus
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Centropus bernsteini

Evolutionary Relationship

Irrawaddy dolphin and Lesser Black Coucal share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Lesser Black Coucal

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Lesser Black Coucal
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Black Coucal

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.